Retama dasycarpa
Retama dasycarpa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Retama dasycarpa, is a resilient shrub native to arid Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its ability to thrive in poor soils, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is frequently studied for its diverse bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic applications in traditional and modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lygos Dasycarpa
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Retama dasycarpaSynonyms
- Lygos dasycarpa
Sources: Wikidata
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 and the genus Retama. Specifically, it is identified by the species name Retama dasycarpa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Retama |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a specific medicinal species with a very restricted natural range. Its geographical distribution is limited to the northern regions of the African continent. Specifically, Retama dascyarpa can be found growing within the borders of Morocco. Because of this localization, the species is considered endemic to this particular area. Understanding this narrow habitat is essential for the conservation of the plant.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Retama dasycarpa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CARVACROL
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Activities
Retama dasycarpa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Phytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Phytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Phytotoxic
- Chemistry & biodiversity