Gentiana acaulis subsp. dinarica
Gentiana acaulis subsp. dinarica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Gentiana acaulis subsp. dinarica, is a rare, medicinal subalpine plant endemic to the Dinaric Alps. Renowned for its vibrant blue blooms, this subspecies is valued in traditional herbalism. Its bioactive compounds are studied for their potential therapeutic properties, making it a significant botanical treasure.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ciminalis Dinarica · Gentiana Dinarica · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gentiana acaulis subsp. dinaricaSynonyms
- Ciminalis dinarica
- Gentiana dinarica
- Gentiana acaulis var. dinarica
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Gentianaceae and the genus Gentiana. Specifically, this medicinal variety is identified as Gentiana acaulis subsp. dinarica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Genus | Gentiana |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within Southeastern Europe. Its primary distribution can be found across Albania, where it thrives in certain habitats. It is also documented to grow within the territories of Italy. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the Northwest Balkan Peninsula. These specific areas define the unique geographical range of this medicinal subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Gentiana acaulis subsp. dinarica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Norswertianin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Norswertianin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Norswertianin
- International journal of molecular sciences
Activities
Gentiana acaulis subsp. dinarica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- International journal of molecular sciences
Preparations
Gentiana acaulis subsp. dinarica has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extracts
- International journal of molecular sciences