Laburnum anagyroides
Laburnum anagyroides, commonly known as Golden Chain Tree, is a striking deciduous shrub prized for its cascading yellow blossoms. While visually captivating, it contains potent toxic alkaloids like cytisine. In traditional medicine, its components have been studied for sedative and emetic properties, though extreme caution is strictly required.
- Scientific name: Laburnum anagyroides
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae, specifically within the genus Laburnum. Consequently, its scientific identity is established as Laburnum anagyroides.
| 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also present within the borders of Belgium. Its range extends further east to include the territories of Austria. Finally, the geographical reach of this plant encompasses the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Laburnum anagyroides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-methylcytisine, cytisine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-methylcytisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cytisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |