Genista quadriflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Genista moleroi

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Genista quadriflora is characterized by its specific growth architecture and survival strategies, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte. In its developmental stages, the plant exhibits characteristics consistent with a phanerophyte, maintaining its stems above the ground level to facilitate resource acquisition and reproductive success. Additionally, its growth habit can be described through the lens of a nanophanerophyte, indicating a compact structure where the reproductive and vegetative organs are held relatively low to the substrate while still remaining visible above the soil surface. This life form allows the species to navigate its environmental niche by balancing structural height with resilience against external stressors.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Genista quadriflora is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It functions as a self-supporting climber, exhibiting the physical characteristics of a liana or vine that allows it to ascend and navigate its environment. In terms of its structural density, the plant possesses a woody nature, providing the necessary rigidity and strength to support its climbing mechanism.

Climber :

self-supporting

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Genista quadriflora has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Nutrients