Retama raetam
Retama raetam, commonly known as white broom, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its ability to thrive in arid environments, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is widely studied for its diverse bioactive compounds, offering potential applications in traditional and modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Retama raetam
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Retama raetam, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed within the genus Retama.
| 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 wide geographical distribution across several Mediterranean regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Greece and Sicilia. Its range extends significantly into Northern Africa as well. Specifically, the species is documented in Algeria and Libya. Finally, it is also widely distributed throughout Egypt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Retama raetam has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-decen-1-ol, Sparteine, Tributyl acetylcitrate, carotenoids, erysubin A.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-decen-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sparteine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tributyl acetylcitrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erysubin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erysubin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Retama raetam has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Retama raetam has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, inflammation, pruritus.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pruritus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin rash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |