Gentianella alborosea
Gentianella albo-rosea
Gentianella alborosea, commonly known as the white gentian, is a delicate perennial herb native to alpine and subalpine regions. Characterized by its pale, bell-shaped flowers, this plant thrives in moist, rocky habitats. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, it is studied for its potential bioactive compounds and therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Gentianella alborosea
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gentianella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different names depending on the language used to describe it. In English, it is referred to as Gentianella albo-rosea, while in French, the name remains Gentianella albo-rosea. Similarly, in Spanish, it is called Gentianella albo-rosea, and in German, the designation is also Gentianella albo-rosea. Finally, in Bulgarian, the plant is known as Gentiana alborrosea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Gentianella albo-rosea | Wikidata |
| es | Gentianella albo-rosea | Wikidata |
| de | Gentianella albo-rosea | Wikidata |
| en | Gentianella albo-rosea | Wikidata |
| bg | Gentiana alborrosea | Wikidata |
| nl | Gentianella albo-rosea | Wikidata |
| ast | Gentianella albu-rosea | Wikidata |
| fr | Hercampuri | Wikidata |
| fr | Gentianella Albo-Rosea | Wikidata |
| es | Gentiana alborosea | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gentianella alborosea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alborosin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alborosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |