Gentiana clusii
Gentiana clusii, commonly known as Clusius's gentian, is a striking perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Europe. Characterized by its vibrant blue, bell-shaped flowers, this species thrives in alpine meadows. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to support digestive health and vitality.
- Scientific name: Gentiana clusii
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Gentiana clusii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Gentiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gentiana | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gentiana clusii, is referred to by various regional common names depending on the language. In Esperanto, it is called Klusiusa genciano, while in German, it is known as Clusius-Enzian. In Polish, the species is identified as Goryczka krótkołodygową, and in French, it is termed Gentiane de Clusius. Additionally, in Upper Sorbian, it is called Wapnowy hórkowc.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Klusiusa genciano | Wikidata |
| de | Clusius-Enzian | Wikidata |
| pl | Goryczka krótkołodygowa | Wikidata |
| fr | Gentiane de Clusius | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wapnowy hórkowc | Wikidata |
| nl | Grootbloemige gentiaan | Wikidata |
| sl | Clusijev svišč | Wikidata |
| cy | Crwynllys utgorn | Wikidata |
| sk | Horec Clusiov | Wikidata |
| cs | hořec Clusiův | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout the mountainous regions of Middle Europe. Its distribution includes significant populations located within the borders of Austria. It can also be found growing across the landscapes of Czechia and Slovakia. Furthermore, the species is native to parts of Germany and Poland. Finally, its geographical range extends into the high-altitude areas of Switzerland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gentiana clusii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gentiopicrin, norswertianin, sweroside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gentiopicrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norswertianin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |