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
- Gentianella amarella amarella
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gentianella amarella subsp. amarellaSynonyms
- Pneumonanthe remota
- Amarella copelandii
- Amarella distegia
- Amarella tenuis
- Ericoila flava
- Gentiana laevicalyx
- Gentianella amarella subsp. lingulata
- Gentianella amarella var. lingulata
- Gentianella axillaris
- Gentianella lingulata
- Gentianusa lancifolia
- Gentiana amarella var. tenuis
- Gentianella amarella var. cornubiensis
- Gentiana amarella subsp. lingulata
- Gentiana tetramera
- Gentiana prostrata var. flava
- Gentiana amarella var. lingulata
- Gentiana amarella var. axillaris
- Gentiana amarella var. quadrifida
- Eyrythalia pulchella var. quadrifida
- Hippion lancifolium
- Gentiana amarella var. pyramidalis
- Gentiana plebeia var. holmii
- Gentianella amarella var. fastigiata
- Gentiana ajanensis
- Gentiana arbelaezii
- Hippion gentianella
- Hippion axillare
- Eyrythalia pulchella var. praecox
- Eyrythalia pulchella var. multiplicata
- Amarella californica
- Amarella theiantha
- Amarella theiantha var. lactea
- Amarella theiantha var. livida
- Amarella revoluta
- Gentiana aggregata
- Gentiana tenuis
- Eyrythalia conferta
- Eyrythalia amarella
- Eyrythalia lancifolia
- Eyrythalia pratensis
- Eyrythalia uliginosa
- Amarella conferta
- Amarella gracilis
- Amarella lembertii
- Amarella plebeia var. holmii
- Pogoblephis missurica
- Gonipia tenuiflora
- Gentianella anglica subsp. cornubiensis
- Gentianella davidiana
- Gentiana flavescens
- Gentiana flava
- Gentiana gracilis
- Gentiana sylvestris
- Gentiana tenuiflora
- Gentiana tatei
- Gentiana tetragona
- Gentiana amarella proles tetramera
- Gentiana labradorica
- Gentiana lancifolia
- Gentiana lingulata
- Gentiana nigrescens
- Gentiana pratensis
- Gentiana pyramidalis
- Gentiana remota
- Gentiana seminuda
- Gentiana conferta
- Gentiana connectens
- Gentiana distegia
- Gentiana eximia
- Gentiana californica
- Gentiana campestris var. laevicalyx
- Leimanisa pratensis
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- 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.
| 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
- Fitoterapia
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Gentiopicrin
- Fitoterapia
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Sweroside
- Fitoterapia
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Amaropanin
- Fitoterapia
Amaroswerin
- Fitoterapia
Erythrocentaurin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
GENTIOGENAL
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Swertiamarin
- Fitoterapia