Genista tinctoria subsp. tinctoria
Genista tinctoria subsp. tinctoria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Genista tinctoria subsp. tinctoria, is a perennial shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Native to Europe, this plant is historically celebrated for its vibrant yellow flowers, which were traditionally used to produce high-quality dyes, and for its diverse applications within traditional herbal medicine practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Genista tinctoria subsp. tinctoriaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It can also be found throughout the landscapes of Great Britain. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is present in Middle Europe. Specifically, its range extends into the country of Austria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Genista tinctoria subsp. tinctoria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
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Activities
Genista tinctoria subsp. tinctoria has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Abortifacient
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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor
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Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor
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Antiaggregant
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Antiangiogenic
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Antiatherosclerotic
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Anticancer (Breast)
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Anticarcinomic (Breast)
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Anticlimacteric
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Antiendoccytotic
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