Gentianella amarella subsp. acuta
Gentianeella amarella subsp. acuta, commonly known as the Sharpless Gentian, is a distinctive medicinal herb found in specific montane habitats. Valued for its potent bitter principles, it has traditionally been used to stimulate digestion and support liver function, offering unique therapeutic properties within the broader Gentian family of plants.
- Scientific name: Gentianella amarella subsp. acuta
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 is organized under the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaecae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Gentianeella, specifically the subspecies amarella subsp. acuta.
| 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, Gentianella amarella subsp. acuta, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the slender bitter gentian, while in French, it is known as la gentiane amère à feuilles aiguës. In German, the species is called die spitze Bittergentian, and in Italian, it is referred to as la gentiana amara a foglie acuminate.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions within the Siberian landscape. It can be found growing in the Altai mountain range, which forms part of its native range. Additionally, the species is present in the Republic of Buryatia, extending its reach through the eastern parts of the territory. Its presence is also documented in the Chita region, contributing to its widespread occurrence in the area. Finally, the plant is distributed across the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions, covering significant portions of central and eastern Siberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gentianeella amarella subsp. acuta, is a medicinal species where various components contribute to its therapeutic profile. For many traditional preparations, the whole plants are harvested to capture the full concentration of bitter principles found throughout the organism. However, pharmacological studies often focus on the whole plant to ensure a standardized dosage of its active compounds. Additionally, the leaf serves as a significant site for secondary metabolite production, playing a crucial role in the plant's overall medicinal potency.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |