Gentiana siphonantha
Gentiana siphonantha, commonly known as the slender gentian, is a perennial herb native to North American wetlands. Renowned in traditional herbalism, its bitter roots are utilized to stimulate digestion and support liver function. This resilient plant thrives in moist habitats, offering unique therapeutic properties within the diverse Gentianaceae family.
- Scientific name: Gentiana siphonantha
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 a member of the family Gentianaceae. Specifically, it is classified under 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 siphonantha, is referred to by several common names in Chinese depending on the specific nomenclature used. In various linguistic contexts and regional records, it is identified by the names 管花龙胆, 管花龙胆, and 管花龙胆, while it is also recognized under the name 管花秦艽.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 管花龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 管花龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 管花龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 管花秦艽 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions within the vast territory of China. Its geographical range includes the areas of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, the species can be located in the northern region of Inner Mongolia. It also inhabits the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai. Together, these locations define the specific distribution pattern of Gentiana siphonantha.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant possesses significant medicinal value derived primarily from its subterranean parts. The most vital component is the roots, which are harvested for their therapeutic properties. In addition to the primary root system, the plant also features rhizomes that extend underground, contributing to its overall structure and chemical composition.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| subterranean parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gentiana siphonantha has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gentiopicroside, Loganic acid, Sweroside, Swertiamarine, daucosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gentiopicroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loganic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Swertiamarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gelidoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentiolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentiopicroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |