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Gentianella albo-rosea

Gentianella alborosea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Gentianella albo-rosea, scientifically known as Gentianella alborosea, is a delicate perennial herb native to alpine and subalpine regions. Characterized by its pale pink, bell-shaped flowers, this plant thrives in rocky, high-altitude habitats. While primarily admired for its botanical beauty, it holds traditional significance within various regional medicinal practices.

Family
Gentianaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Gentianella Albo-Rosea
Scientific synonyms
Gentiana Alborosea

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gentianella alborosea

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Gentianella albo-rosea
  • Gentiana alborosea
  • Hercampure
  • Hircampuri
  • Té amargo
  • Té de chavín
  • Harcapura
  • Te amargo
  • Te de chavin

German:

  • Gentianella albo-rosea

French:

  • Gentianella albo-rosea
  • Hercampuri
  • Gentianella Albo-Rosea

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gentianella.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Gentianaceae
Genus Gentianella

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a highly specific and restricted geographical range within the natural world. Its presence is primarily concentrated in the region of Western South America. More specifically, the species is found growing within the borders of Peru. Due to this limited area of occurrence, it is considered a localized botanical specimen. Consequently, understanding its specific habitat in Peru is essential for its conservation.

Region Area
Western South America Peru

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Gentianeella alborosea is characterized by a growth form consisting of a non-woody herb, which presents as a self-supporting structure without any climbing or vine-like tendencies. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite, maintaining its own nutritional processes. The plant is strictly terrestrial in its habitat, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, remaining firmly rooted in the ground rather than growing on other plants. Its physical structure is defined by its herbaceous, non-woody nature, distinguishing it from shrubs or trees.

Aquatic :
terrestrial
Climber :
self-supporting
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Growth form :
herb
Parasite :
independent
Woodiness :
non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Gentianella alborosea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alborosin.

Chemicals reported in Gentianella alborosea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Alborosin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Alborosin

  1. Phytochemistry