common gorse

Names

Common Names

• European gorse
• common gorse
• gorse
• Furze
• whin

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Genista europaea

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ulex.

Distribution

This plant, known as Ulex europaeus, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally throughout the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. The species is also widely distributed across the landscapes of Great Britain. Additionally, it inhabits various habitats within the country of Ireland. Finally, its presence extends further north into the territories of both Norway and Sweden.

Chemicals

Ulex europaeus has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANAGYRINE, Ash, BETA-SITOSTEROL, CYTISINE, FAT.

ANAGYRINE

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Ash

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BETA-SITOSTEROL

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CYTISINE

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FAT

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Flavoxanthin

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Fucosyllactose

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Genistin

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Isoliquiritigenin 4,4'-diglucoside

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Lupeol

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Activities

Ulex europaeus has 152 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic, Hypotensive, Abortifacient, Allergenic, Analgesic.

Most Reported Activities