Retama raetam bovei
Retama raetam subsp. bovei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Retama raetam bovei, scientifically known as Retama raetam subsp. bovei, is a resilient shrub native to arid Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its ecological significance, this medicinal plant contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing. Its unique properties offer promising potential for pharmacological research into various therapeutic applications and treatments.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Retama Raetam Bovei
- Scientific synonyms
- Retama Duriaei · Retama Raetam Var. Duriaei · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Retama raetam bovei
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Retama raetam subsp. boveiSynonyms
- Retama duriaei
- Retama raetam var. duriaei
- Retama monosperma subsp. bovei
- Spartium duriaei
- Retama bovei
- Spartium bovei
- Retama hipponensis
- Retama monosperma var. bovei
- Retama monosperma var. hipponensis
- Genista monosperma var. bovei
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Retama raetam bovei
French:
- Retama raetam bovei
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Retama and the subspecies bovei.
| 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, Retama raetam subsp. bovei, exhibits a specific geographical range across the North African region. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within several key countries located in Northern Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Algeria and Egypt. Additionally, the species is present in the landscapes of Libya and Morocco. Finally, its natural habitat extends to include the country of Tunisia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Retama raetam subsp. bovei has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quinolizidine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| quinolizidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
quinolizidine
- Acta pharmaceutica Hungarica