Genista cinerea
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| Internal ID | UUID643fd9b5d55a3014476395 |
| Scientific name | Genista cinerea |
| Authority | (Vill.) DC. |
| First published in | J.B.A.M.de Lamarck & A.P.de Candolle, Fl. Franç., éd. 3, 4: 494 (1805) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
- Whole plant cultivated as an ornamental shrub for garden borders, rock gardens, xeriscape plantings, and low‑maintenance hedges.
- Cut inflorescences harvested for use in fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Properties relevant to use:
- Drought tolerance; thrives in well‑drained, sandy soils with limited supplemental irrigation.
- Adaptability to Mediterranean‑type climates; requires full sun exposure.
- Growth habit of a dense, broom‑like shrub reaching 1–2 m in height and width, providing a compact, evergreen form suitable for hedging.
- Prolific spring flowering of bright yellow blossoms attractive to pollinators, extending the visual season of plantings.
- Low maintenance requirements; tolerates pruning to maintain shape without significant die‑back.
- Longevity as a perennial, persisting for decades under suitable conditions.
Standards and regulation:
- Commercial production and sale of ornamental Genista cinerea plants in the European Union are governed by the EU Plant Reproductive Material Directive (2008/62/EC), which establishes certification and labeling requirements for horticultural material.
- National plant health regulations (e.g., the United Kingdom’s Plant Health Regulations) require compliance with phytosanitary standards for the import and domestic sale of nursery stock.
Sustainability and sourcing:
- The species is assessed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List, indicating no significant threat to wild populations.
- Propagation is typically performed by seed or semi‑hardwood cuttings in Mediterranean nurseries, providing a sustainable supply of container‑grown plants for the horticultural market.
- Cultivation requires minimal input (low fertilizer, low water) aligning with xeriscaping practices and water‑conservation goals.
- Harvesting of cut flowers from cultivated specimens does not impact wild populations, supporting a low‑impact commercial practice.
- No invasive tendencies have been documented, allowing integration into landscape designs without risk of spread beyond intended areas.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Telinaria cinerea | (Vill.) C.Presl | Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss., ser. 5, 3: 560 (1845) |
| Spartium cinereum | Vill. | Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné: 40 (1779) |
| Cytisus cinereus | (Vill.) Vuk. | Rad Jugoslav. Akad. Znan. 31: 97 (1875) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Catalan | ginestell cineri |
| French | genet cendre |
| French | genêt cendré |
| Chinese | 灰白小金雀 |
| Chinese | 灰白染料木 |
Subspecies (abbr. subsp./ssp.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Genista cinerea subsp. cinerea | (Vill.) DC. | Unknown |
| Genista cinerea subsp. murcica | (Coss.) Cantó & M.J.Sánchez | Candollea43: 90 (1988) |
| Genista cinerea subsp. valentina | (Spreng.) Rivas Mart. | Publ. Inst. Biol. Aplicada42: 120 (1967) |
Germination/Propagation Top
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No germination or propagation data was added yet.
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Northern Africa
- Algeria
- Tunisia
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Northern Africa
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Southeastern Europe
- Italy
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Southwestern Europe
- France
- Spain
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Southeastern Europe
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000186918 |
| INPN | 99735 |
| Flora of Italy | 2281 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:495956-1 |
| The Plant List | ild-33423 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 554254 |
| Observations.org | 118176 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 49820 |
| IPNI | 495956-1 |
| iNaturalist | 356037 |
| GBIF | 5347718 |
| EPPO | GENCI |
| EOL | 703591 |
| Elurikkus | 523818 |
| USDA GRIN | 17304 |
| CMAUP | NPO25062 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Lupin alkaloids / Anagyrine-type alkaloids | |||||
| Monolupin | 71056954 | Click to see | 244.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(92)90074-N |
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Lupin alkaloids / Sparteine, lupanine, and related alkaloids | |||||
| (14-Oxo-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadecan-4-yl) 3-hydroxyoct-5-enoate | 73201070 | Click to see | 404.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94774-5 |
| (14-Oxo-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadecan-4-yl) 3,4-dimethoxybenzoate | 73201071 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC2CCN3CC4CC(C3C2)CN5C4CCCC5=O)OC | 428.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94774-5 |
| (1S,2R,9R,10S,12S)-12-[(E)-but-2-en-2-yl]oxy-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadecan-6-one | 163068328 | Click to see CC=C(C)OC1CCN2CC3CC(C2C1)CN4C3CCCC4=O | 318.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(92)90074-N |
| [(1S,2S,4S,9S,10R)-14-oxo-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadecan-4-yl] (Z,3S)-3-hydroxyoct-5-enoate | 163077354 | Click to see | 404.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94774-5 |
| 13-Hydroxylupanine | 5459919 | Click to see | 264.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(92)90074-N |
| Cineverine | 15939894 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC2CCN3CC4CC(C3C2)CN5C4CCCC5=O)OC | 428.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.2307/4117899 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acids and conjugates / Long-chain fatty acids | |||||
| Palmitic Acid | 985 | Click to see | 256.42 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| (3S,4R,4aR,6aR,6bS,8R,8aS,12aS,14aR,14bR)-4,8a-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,6a,6b,11,11,14b-hexamethyl-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicene-3,8-diol | 21594139 | Click to see CC1(CCC2(C(C1)C3=CCC4C5(CCC(C(C5CCC4(C3(CC2O)C)C)(C)CO)O)C)CO)C | 474.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| clethroidoside F | 56601861 | Click to see | 1163.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| desglucoanagalloside B | 21681168 | Click to see | 1063.20 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives | |||||
| Stigmasterol | 5280794 | Click to see | 412.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Pyridines and derivatives / Hydropyridines / Tetrahydropyridines | |||||
| 1-(3,4-Dihydro-5-(2R)-2-piperidinyl-1(2H)-pyridinyl)ethanone | 442625 | Click to see | 208.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(92)90074-N |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones / Flavonols | |||||
| Isorhamnetin | 5281654 | Click to see | 316.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Kaempferol | 5280863 | Click to see | 286.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Quercetin | 5280343 | Click to see | 302.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-3-O-glycosides | |||||
| Cacticin | 5318644 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O | 478.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Hyperoside | 5281643 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O | 464.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Rutin | 5280805 | Click to see | 610.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1080/10575639508043160 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Isoflavonoid C-glycosides | |||||
| 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]chromen-4-one | 49862187 | Click to see | 432.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1080/10575639508043160 |
| Genistein 8-C-glucoside | 5281757 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=COC3=C(C2=O)C(=CC(=C3C4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O | 432.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1080/10575639508043160 |
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| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |