Gentiana veitchiorum
Gentiana veietschiorum, commonly known as Veitch's gentian, is a striking perennial wildflower native to high-altitude meadows. Renowned for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blue blooms, this resilient species thrives in alpine environments. Historically valued in herbal medicine, it serves as a fascinating subject for botanical study and mountain ecosystem conservation.
- Scientific name: Gentiana veitchiorum
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae and falls 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, Gentiana veiitchiorum, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by multiple names, including 蓝玉簪龙胆 (zh), 蓝玉簪龙胆 (zh-hans), and 蓝玉簪龙胆 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is sometimes identified as 杂花龙胆 (zh) or 丛生龙胆 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蓝玉簪龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 蓝玉簪龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蓝玉簪龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 杂花龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 丛生龙胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 双色龙胆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key mountainous regions of Asia. In China, its range extends through the South-Central and North-Central provinces. It is also specifically documented within the high-altitude territories of Qinghai. Furthermore, its distribution encompasses the vast and rugged landscape of Tibet. Finally, the species can be found within the East Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gentiana veiitchiorum, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's chemical profile, which is often concentrated in these visible components during its growth cycle.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gentiana veitchiorum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpigenoside, eleganoside C, gentiascabraside A, gentiatibetine, isotachioside.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpigenoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eleganoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentiascabraside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentiatibetine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isotachioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lutonarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swertiamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tachioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tarennoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gentiana veitchiorum 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 veitchiorum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, melanogenesis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |