Gentianella amarella amarella

Gentianella amarella subsp. amarella · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Gentianeella amarella amarella, scientifically known as Gentianeella amarella subsp. amarella, is a perennial herb native to Europe. Renowned for its intensely bitter roots, it has long been utilized in traditional herbalism. This subspecies is frequently employed in digestive formulations to stimulate appetite and support overall gastrointestinal health and function.

Family
Gentianaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root
Common names
Gentianella Amarella Amarella
Scientific synonyms
Pneumonanthe Remota · Amarella Copelandii · 71 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gentianella amarella subsp. amarella

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it falls under the family Gentianaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Gentianella, specifically the subspecies amarella.

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 specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the vast territories of Sweden and Norway. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the northern reaches of Finland. Finally, this medicinal plant is also a documented part of the flora in Great Britain.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Gentianella amarella subsp. amarella has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Gentianella amarella subsp. amarella
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Gentianella amarella subsp. amarella has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amarogentin, Gentiopicrin, Sweroside, Amaropanin, Amaroswerin.

Chemicals reported in Gentianella amarella subsp. amarella
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Amarogentin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gentiopicrin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sweroside 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amaropanin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amaroswerin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Erythrocentaurin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
GENTIOGENAL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Swertiamarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Amarogentin

  1. Fitoterapia
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gentiopicrin

  1. Fitoterapia
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Sweroside

  1. Fitoterapia
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Amaropanin

  1. Fitoterapia

Amaroswerin

  1. Fitoterapia

Erythrocentaurin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

GENTIOGENAL

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Swertiamarin

  1. Fitoterapia