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Bolero Deep Blue

Eustoma russellianum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Bolero Deep Blue, scientifically known as Eustoma russellianum, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its vibrant aesthetic and therapeutic potential. Renowned for its unique properties, this species offers significant pharmacological benefits. Exploring its botanical characteristics and traditional uses reveals why it remains a vital subject in natural medicine.

Family
Gentianaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Urananthus Russelianus · Eustoma Grandiflorum F. Bicolor · 18 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eustoma russellianum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Bilamista grandiflora
  • Eustoma andrewsii
  • Lisianthius russellianus
  • Urananthus russellianus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Eustoma russellianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae and falls under the genus Eustoma.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Gentianaceae
Genus Eustoma

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is found across several specific regions within the United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., its presence is noted in the states of Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Moving toward the central part of the country, its range extends into the North-Central U.S.A. area. Specifically, it can be located within the borders of Kansas. Finally, the distribution continues through the state of Nebraska.

Region Area
Northwestern U.S.A. Colorado
Northwestern U.S.A. Montana
Northwestern U.S.A. Wyoming
North-Central U.S.A. Kansas
North-Central U.S.A. Nebraska
North-Central U.S.A. Oklahoma
North-Central U.S.A. South Dakota
South-Central U.S.A. New Mexico
South-Central U.S.A. Texas
Mexico Mexico Northeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Eustoma russellianum is characterized by an annual lifecycle, meaning the plant completes its entire developmental process—from seed germination and vegetative growth to flowering and seed production—within a single growing season. As an annual species, it does not persist through multiple years, instead focusing its biological energy on rapid maturation to ensure reproductive success before the onset of unfavorable environmental conditions. Following the germination of its seeds, the plant undergoes a period of vegetative establishment, followed by a reproductive phase where it produces flowers and subsequently sets seed, after which the individual plant dies. This cycle ensures the continuity of the species through the dispersal of seeds that will lie dormant until the following season's favorable conditions trigger the next generation.

Lifecycle :
annual

Morphology

The morphology of Eustoma russellianum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. The plant is primarily terrestrial in its ecological habit, functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of its structural support, it is a self-supporting species, lacking the climbing or vining tendencies associated with lianas or obligatory climbers.

Aquatic :
terrestrial
Climber :
self-supporting
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Growth form :
herb
Growth form :
forb
Parasite :
independent
Woodiness :
non-woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Eustoma russellianum is characterized by the production of minute seeds that exhibit a high degree of uniformity in their physical properties. The reproductive output is defined by a highly consistent seed mass, with the mean mass recorded at 2e-05 g. This consistency is further evidenced by the fact that both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are identical at 2e-05 g, indicating a lack of variance in the mass of the seeds produced during the reproductive cycle. This precise and uniform seed size suggests a specialized dispersal or germination strategy optimized for this specific mass.

Seed mass mean:
2e-05 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eustoma russellianum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-Hydroxy-3,5,6,7,8-pentamethoxyxanthone, 1-Hydroxy-3,7,8-trimethoxyxanthone, 1-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxyxanthone, 1-hydroxy-3,5,6,7-tetramethoxyxanthone, 1-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyxanthone.

Chemicals reported in Eustoma russellianum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1-Hydroxy-3,5,6,7,8-pentamethoxyxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-Hydroxy-3,7,8-trimethoxyxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxyxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-hydroxy-3,5,6,7-tetramethoxyxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Eustomin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1-Hydroxy-3,5,6,7,8-pentamethoxyxanthone

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

1-Hydroxy-3,7,8-trimethoxyxanthone

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

1-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxyxanthone

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

1-hydroxy-3,5,6,7-tetramethoxyxanthone

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

1-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyxanthone

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Eustomin

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences