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Gentiana choanantha subsp. choanantha

Gentiana choanantha subsp. choanantha · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Gentiana choanantha subsp. choanantha, is a rare, high-altitude medicinal plant native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this subspecies is valued in traditional pharmacology for its restorative properties, offering significant potential in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall metabolic health.

Family
Gentianaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gentiana choanantha subsp. choanantha

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, it is identified as the subspecies Gentiana choanantha subsp. choanantha.

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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of East Asia. It is primarily found growing in the mountainous terrains of China South-Central. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. These two regions represent the known areas where the species can be located in the wild. Consequently, its range is relatively localized to these specific parts of the Chinese territory.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Tibet

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Gentiana choanantha subsp. choanantha has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alpigenoside, Eleganoside C, Gentiascabraside A, Gentiatibetine, Isotachioside.

Chemicals reported in Gentiana choanantha subsp. choanantha
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Alpigenoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Eleganoside C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gentiascabraside A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gentiatibetine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isotachioside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lutonarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Swertiamarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tachioside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tarennoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Alpigenoside

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Eleganoside C

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Gentiascabraside A

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gentiatibetine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Isotachioside

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lutonarin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Swertiamarin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tachioside

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tarennoside

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Gentiana choanantha subsp. choanantha has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Gentiana choanantha subsp. choanantha
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology