Gentiana squarrosa
Gentiana squarrosa, commonly known as the Squarrose Gentian, is a perennial herb native to alpine meadows and rocky slopes. Renowned for its striking blue flowers, this medicinal plant contains bitter compounds like amarogentin. These properties make it a valuable traditional remedy for stimulating digestion and supporting liver health.
- Scientific name: Gentiana squarrosa
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae, 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 squarrosa, is identified by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 鳞叶龙胆, a name used across different simplified and traditional systems, including 鳞叶龙胆 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn) and 鱗片龍膽 (zh-tw). Additionally, in the Azerbaijani language, it is known as Aralanmış acıçiçək.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 鳞叶龙胆 | Wikidata |
| az | Aralanmış acıçiçək | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鱗片龍膽 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 鳞叶龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鳞叶龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鳞片龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白花小龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩龙胆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across various key regions within the vast territory of Siberia. It can be found growing in the Altai mountains, which form part of its natural habitat. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the Republic of Buryatia. Its presence extends further into the Chitа region, demonstrating its ability to thrive in diverse environments. Finally, the plant is also distributed across the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions, covering significant portions of the Siberian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gentiana squarrosa has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eleganoside C, gentiascabraside A, gentiatibetine, isotachioside, lutonarin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eleganoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentiascabraside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentiatibetine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isotachioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lutonarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swertiamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tachioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tarennoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gentiana squarrosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gentiana squarrosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |