Ulex parviflorus subsp. airensis
Ulex parviflorus subsp. airensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ulex parviflorus subsp. airensis, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of Africa. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this subspecies is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat inflammation and skin ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern botanical research and natural therapeutics.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ulex Parviflorus Var. Fernandoi · Ulex Airensis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ulex parviflorus subsp. airensisSynonyms
- Ulex parviflorus var. fernandoi
- Ulex airensis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, taxonomically classified as Ulex parviflorus subsp. airensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Ulex.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Ulex |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a specific subspecies characterized by a very restricted range. Its natural occurrence is limited to the region of Southwestern Europe. Within this territory, the species can be found specifically in Portugal. This narrow distribution suggests that it may be an endemic species to that particular area. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions of the Portuguese landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ulex parviflorus subsp. airensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-O-Methylisolupalbigenin, ULEXIN D, Ulexin C.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 7-O-Methylisolupalbigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ULEXIN D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ulexin C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
7-O-Methylisolupalbigenin
- Journal of natural products
ULEXIN D
- Journal of natural products
Ulexin C
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Ulex parviflorus subsp. airensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dichloromethane extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dichloromethane extract
- Journal of natural products