Genista corsica
Genista corsica, commonly known as Corsican broom, is a resilient shrub native to the Mediterranean landscape. Characterized by its vibrant yellow blooms and woody stems, this plant plays a vital role in local ecosystems. While primarily ornamental, it holds significant botanical interest for its unique adaptability to rugged, rocky terrains.
- Scientific name: Genista corsica
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Genista | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Chemicals
Genista corsica has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-pinitol, daidzein, dihydroisoderrondiol, ficuisoflavone, isoderrone.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| D-pinitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroisoderrondiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ficuisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoderrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoprunetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin 4'-O-beta-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin 7-O-beta-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |