Ulex gallii
Ulex gallii, commonly known as Atlantic gorse, is a resilient, evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of Western Europe. Distinguished by its dense, thorny foliage and vibrant yellow blossoms, this hardy species plays a vital role in stabilizing sandy soils and providing essential habitats within unique maritime ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Ulex gallii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is specifically identified by its genus, Ulex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ulex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing throughout Great Britain. Its presence also extends to the island of Ireland within the same northern territory. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, the species is commonly located in France. Finally, the geographical range reaches as far south as Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ulex gallii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, isoprunetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoprunetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ulex gallii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic, Hypotensive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ulex gallii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic, glioblastoma, lung cancer, neuroblastoma, stomach cancer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomach cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |