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Laburnum alpinum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (75 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Laburnum, scientifically known as Laburnum alpinum, is a striking deciduous shrub native to the mountainous regions of Europe. Renowned for its cascading, golden-yellow blossoms, it offers significant ornamental value. While visually captivating, all parts of this plant contain toxic alkaloids, requiring careful handling and expert medicinal application.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Scottish Laburnum · Alpine Laburnum · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Cytisus Alpinus · Laburnum Alpinum Var. Autumnale · 10 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Cytisus alpinus var. pilosus
  • Cytisus alpinus
  • Cytisus laburnum subsp. alpinus
  • Laburnum alpinum var. pilosum
  • Cytisus angustifolius

German:

  • Alpen-Goldregen
  • Alpenbohnenbaum
  • Alpen-Goldregen

French:

  • Cytise des Alpes
  • cytise des Alpes
  • Aubour des Alpes

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Laburnum alpinum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, situated within the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Laburnum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Fabales WCVP
Family Fabaceae WCVP
Genus Laburnum WCVP

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is established within the borders of Germany. It also occupies significant territories within Austria. Finally, its geographical range extends through the Czech-Slovakia region.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Switzerland WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southeastern Europe Albania WCVP
Southeastern Europe Greece WCVP
Southeastern Europe Italy WCVP

Chemicals

Laburnum alpinum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CYTISINE, N-Methylcytisine, genistein.

Chemicals reported in Laburnum alpinum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CYTISINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
N-Methylcytisine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
genistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CYTISINE

  1. Toxins

N-Methylcytisine

  1. Toxins

genistein

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Laburnum alpinum has 72 reported activities identified across 0 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) ★☆☆☆☆