Genista quadriflora
Genista quadriflora, commonly known as a species of broom, is a distinctive medicinal shrub characterized by its unique four-flowered structure. Native to specific ecological niches, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic properties used to treat various ailments and promote holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Genista quadriflora
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Genista as the species Genista quadriflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Genista | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Genista quadriflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is often called the four-flowered broom, while in Spanish, it is known as retama de cuatro flores. In Portuguese, the plant is identified as retama de quatro flores, and in French, it is referred to as genette à quatre fleurs.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Genista quadriflora, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the Northern African region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Algeria. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout parts of Morocco. These two countries represent the known habitats for this particular medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Activities
Genista quadriflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |