G. c. subsp. cruciata
Gentiana cruciata subsp. cruciata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
G. c. subsp. cruciata, scientifically known as Gentiana cruciata subsp. cruciata, is a perennial herb native to European mountain ranges. Renowned for its bitter roots, it has long been utilized in traditional medicine to stimulate digestion, support liver function, and alleviate various gastrointestinal ailments through its potent bitter compounds.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Hippion Cruciatum · Gentiana Fibriscincta · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gentiana cruciata subsp. cruciataSynonyms
- Hippion cruciatum
- Gentiana fibriscincta
- Gentiana lasiopoda
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- G. c. subsp. cruciata
German:
- G. c. subsp. cruciata
- Kreuz-Enzian
French:
- G. c. subsp. cruciata
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is classified within the family Gentianaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Gentiana as the subspecies Gentiana cruciata subsp. cruciata.
| 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 primarily found throughout the regions of Middle Europe. Its distribution includes specific populations located within the borders of Austria and Germany. It also makes a presence in Belgium, extending its reach across the central part of the continent. Furthermore, the species can be identified throughout the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, the geographical range of this subspecies is completed by its occurrence in Hungary.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Gentiana cruciata subsp. cruciata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Depressoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Depressoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Depressoside
- Natural product research