Yellow Bridal Broom
Retama sphaerocarpa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Yellow Bridal Broom, scientifically known as Retama sphaerocarpa, is a resilient shrub native to arid Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its vibrant golden blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies for its potential bioactive properties, offering intriguing possibilities for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Yellow Bridal Broom
- Scientific synonyms
- Lygos Sphaerocarpa · Boelia Sphaerocarpa · 7 more
Names
Common Names
- Yellow Bridal Broom
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Retama amarilla
- Retama comun
German:
- Gewöhnliche Retama
French:
- Genêt à fruits sphériques
- Rétame à fruits sphériques
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Retama sphaerocarpaSynonyms
- Lygos sphaerocarpa
- Boelia sphaerocarpa
- Retama sphaerocarpa f. atlantica
- Retama sphaerocarpa var. mesogaea
- Retama atlantica
- Boelia sphaerocarpa var. mesogaea
- Retama lutea
- Retama sphaerocarpa var. atlantica
- Genista sphaerocarpa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and is a member of the family Fabaceae. Finally, its scientific classification is completed by its placement in 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 is primarily distributed across the Mediterranean region, spanning both continents. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is recorded within the territories of Portugal and Spain. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species can be found thriving in Algeria. It is also widely distributed throughout the landscapes of Morocco. Finally, its geographical range extends to the nation of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Retama sphaerocarpa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, Retamatrioside, TNF alpha.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Retamatrioside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TNF alpha | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CARVACROL
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Retamatrioside
- Journal of natural products
TNF alpha
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Retama sphaerocarpa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Phytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Phytotoxic | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Retama sphaerocarpa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include TNF-alpha.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| TNF-alpha | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |