Potential Applications of the Cytisus Shrub Species: Cytisus multiflorus, Cytisus scoparius, and Cytisus striatus

Cytisus spp. is present throughout the Portuguese territory. Although most of these species are considered native in Portugal, at least one species has already been reported as invasive in other parts of the world. Different measures of control have been investigated, and the application of herbicid...

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Published in:Processes 2022-07, Vol.10 (7), p.1287
Main Authors: Caramelo, Débora, Barroca, Celina, Guiné, Raquel, Gallardo, Eugenia, Anjos, Ofélia, Gominho, Jorge
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Agriculture
Antiinfectives and antibacterials
Antimicrobial agents
Antioxidants
Biological activity
Chemical compounds
Cytisus
Cytisus striatus
Diabetes
Evaluation
Flavonoids
Flowers & plants
Herbicides
Indigenous species
Inflammation
Morphology
Nitrogen
Phenolic compounds
Phenols
Seeds
Wildfires
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Summary:Cytisus spp. is present throughout the Portuguese territory. Although most of these species are considered native in Portugal, at least one species has already been reported as invasive in other parts of the world. Different measures of control have been investigated, and the application of herbicides is the most commonly used. This review gathers information about the biochemical profile and analytical methods used for the evaluation of the potential bioactivities of three species of the genus Cytisus, better known as brooms, which were used in traditional medicine through the production of infusions and decoctions for the treatment of several health problems, mainly due to their high value of phenolic compounds. However, little research has been conducted on its biological activities as a potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial agent. Furthermore, one species (Cytisus striatus) has not been subjected to extensive research in identifying chemical compounds and evaluating their potential bioactivities. This species (known as the Portuguese broom) has a great expression in one of the forest typologies with a considerable percentage in Portugal. This research work is essential to encourage a scientific and sustainable valorisation of Cytisus spp. (namely C. striatus), which will consequently contribute to forest cleaning and management to reduce the risk of wildfires.
ISSN:2227-9717
2227-9717
DOI:10.3390/pr10071287