Erophaca baetica
Erophaca baetica, commonly known as Baetic broom, is a resilient Mediterranean shrub valued for its therapeutic potential. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this plant is rich in bioactive compounds. Traditional medicine utilizes its extracts to address various ailments, offering promising pharmacological properties for modern research into natural healing agents.
- Scientific name: Erophaca baetica
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
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, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Erophaica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erophaca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eryphaca baetica, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as mirtilla, while in English, it is known as baetic eryphaca.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Portugal and Spain. Its range also extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the country of Greece. Furthermore, the species is well-established in Northern Africa. In this African region, it is commonly located throughout Algeria and Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |