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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
Aerial Parts
Common names
Yellow Bridal Broom
Scientific synonyms
Lygos Sphaerocarpa · Boelia Sphaerocarpa · 7 more

Names

Common Names

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 sphaerocarpa

Synonyms

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

Plant Parts

This plant, Retama sphaerocarpa, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering components, contain the active secondary metabolites responsible for its therapeutic properties. Because the medicinal efficacy is concentrated in these aerial parts, they are typically harvested during specific growth stages to ensure maximum potency for various herbal preparations.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
aerial parts Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Retama sphaerocarpa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, Retamatrioside, TNF alpha.

Chemicals reported in Retama sphaerocarpa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CARVACROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Retamatrioside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
TNF alpha 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CARVACROL

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Retamatrioside

  1. Journal of natural products

TNF alpha

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Retama sphaerocarpa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 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 1 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) ★☆☆☆☆