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Genista corsica

Genista corsica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Genista corsica, scientifically known as Genista corsica, is a resilient shrub native to the Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this plant belongs to the Fabaceae family. Historically utilized in traditional herbalism, it offers unique botanical properties that continue to intrigue researchers studying natural bioactive compounds.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Argelasia Corsica · Cytisanthus Corsicus · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Genista corsica

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • genêt de Corse
  • genêt de Corse

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Genista.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Genista

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within Southwestern Europe. Its natural habitat is primarily centered around the Mediterranean islands. Specifically, Genista corsica can be found growing in the territory of Corse. Additionally, its distribution extends to the nearby island of Sardegna. Therefore, the species is geographically restricted to these two distinct locations.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Corse
Southwestern Europe Sardegna

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Genista corsica has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-Pinitol, Dihydroisoderrondiol, Isoprunetin, Luteolin 4'-O-beta-glucoside, TAXIFOLIN.

Chemicals reported in Genista corsica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
D-Pinitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dihydroisoderrondiol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoprunetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Luteolin 4'-O-beta-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
TAXIFOLIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
daidzein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ficuisoflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
isoderrone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin-7-O-beta-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

D-Pinitol

  1. Journal of natural products

Dihydroisoderrondiol

  1. Journal of natural products

Isoprunetin

  1. Journal of natural products

Luteolin 4'-O-beta-glucoside

  1. Journal of natural products

TAXIFOLIN

  1. Journal of natural products

daidzein

  1. Journal of natural products

ficuisoflavone

  1. Journal of natural products

isoderrone

  1. Journal of natural products

luteolin

  1. Journal of natural products

luteolin-7-O-beta-glucoside

  1. Journal of natural products