bridal veil broom
Retama monosperma · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (87 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Bridal veil broom, scientifically known as Retama monospermma, is a resilient shrub native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its delicate, white flowering displays, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various cultures for its unique phytochemical properties and medicinal potential in treating diverse ailments.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Flowers · Seed
- Common names
- Bridal Veil Broom · Bridal Broom
- Scientific synonyms
- Lygos Monosperma · Spartium Clusii · 4 more
Names
Common Names
- bridal veil broom
- bridal broom
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- retama de flor blanca
German:
- Einsamige Retama
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Retama monospermaSynonyms
- Lygos monosperma
- Spartium clusii
- Spartium dubium
- Spartium webbii
- Spartium semperflorens
- Genista defoliata
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 a member of the Fabaceae family. It is specifically classified under the genus Retama as Retama monosperma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Retama | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the territories of both Portugal and Spain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can also be found growing in Greece. Its distribution extends into Northern Africa, specifically within the borders of Morocco. Finally, the plant reaches into Western Asia, where it inhabits the East Aegean Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Retama monosperma, utilizes various anatomical structures for its survival and medicinal properties. Its woody stems provide the necessary structural support and transport systems to navigate its arid environment, while the vibrant flowers serve as the primary reproductive organs to attract pollinators. Eventually, these blooms give way to the production of seeds, which act as the essential units for dispersal and the continuation of the species across the landscape.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Retama monosperma has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, genistein, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
genistein
- Dr. Duke
polyphenols
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Retama monosperma has 76 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Retama monosperma has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, fungal infections, viral infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal infections | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viral infections | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds extracts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |