Hairy-fruited Broom
Cytisus striatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (89 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Hairy-fruited Broom, scientifically known as Cytisuus striatus, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blossoms, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine. Its unique botanical properties offer intriguing potential for pharmacological research, particularly regarding its bioactive compounds and therapeutic applications.
Names
Common Names
- Portuguese broom
- hairy-fruited broom
- striated broom
- striped broom
- Hairy Fruited Broom
- hairy-fruit broom
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tamariz
- Spartium procerum
- Cytisus pendulinus var. eriocarpus
- Cytisus pendulinus
- Escobón morisco
- Spartium patens
- Cytisogenista welwitschii
- Escoba portuguesa
- Cytisus boissieri
- Escoba merina
- Sarothamnus striatus
- Escoba rubial
- Cytisus eriocarpus
- Cytisus pendulinus var. welwitschii
- Genista striata
- Cytisus welwitschii
- Escobon morisco
- Escoba merina
German:
- Gestreifter Ginster
French:
- cytise strié
- genêt strié
- Genêt à balais strié
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cytisus striatusSynonyms
- Spartium striatum
- Sarothamnus striatus
- Genista striata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cytisus, specifically as the species Cytisus striatus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cytisus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Additionally, the plant extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically on the island of Corse. Together, these locations define the known geographical range of Cytisus striatus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cytisus striatus, is primarily recognized for its vibrant and visually striking flowers, which play a central role in its botanical identity. These pea-like blooms typically appear in shades of bright yellow, often featuring delicate reddish or dark streaks that give the species its characteristic appearance. Beyond their ornamental appeal, the flowers are a key component of the plant's reproductive cycle and are frequently studied in the context of its overall morphological characteristics.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cytisus striatus has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, Chlorophylls, LYCOPENE, MAGNESIUM.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorophylls | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LYCOPENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| POTASSIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sugars | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tocopherols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
CALCIUM
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Chlorophylls
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
LYCOPENE
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
MAGNESIUM
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
PHOSPHORUS
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
POTASSIUM
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Sugars
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Tocopherols
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
ascorbic acid
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Activities
Cytisus striatus has 72 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |