Genista tenera
Genista tenera, commonly known as the tender broom, is a resilient shrub native to specific Mediterranean and temperate regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant features delicate yellow blooms and dense foliage. It is primarily studied for its bioactive compounds, offering significant potential in developing natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Genista tenera
- 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. Ultimately, it resides in the family Fabaceae under 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 |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Genista tenera, is recognized by several local designations depending on the region. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to by the name piorno, and it is also frequently called piorno da madeira.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | piorno | Wikidata |
| pt | piorno da madeira | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically recognized for its limited and unique geographical distribution. It is found exclusively within the Macaronesian region, which is a volcanic archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. More precisely, its natural habitat is restricted to the island of Madeira. This highly localized range suggests that the species is an endemic element of the island's unique flora. Consequently, the survival of Genista tenera is closely tied to the specific environmental conditions provided by its Madeiran home.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Genista tenera, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the application of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the active compounds necessary for therapeutic use. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals developed during the plant's growth cycle to prepare various traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Genista tenera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoflavones.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Genista tenera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |