Gentianella crispata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Gentianella crispata subsp. amblyphylla
• Gentianella crispata var. autumnalis
• Gentiana amblyphylla
• Gentianella crispata var. amblyphylla
• Gentiana crispata subsp. amblyphylla
• Gentianella crispata subsp. autumnalis
• Gentianella crispata subsp. poljensis
• Gentiana crispata subsp. visianii
• Gentianella crispata subf. candida
• Gentiana crispata subsp. poljensis
• Gentianella crispata f. candida
• Gentianella crispata subsp. visianii
• Gentiana crispata
• Gentianella crispata subsp. amblyphylla
• Gentiana crispata subsp. autumnalis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. Finally, it resides in the family Gentianaceae under the genus Gentianella.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within Southeastern Europe. Specifically, its presence is documented in the country of Albania. It can also be found throughout the landscapes of Bulgaria and Greece. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Italy. Finally, its distribution encompasses the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Gentianeella crispata is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by the leaf litter or ground debris during unfavorable seasons. Specifically, its biological structure aligns with the hemicryptophyte life form category, distinguishing it from other botanical forms such as phanerophytes, chamaephytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. This strategy allows the plant to endure seasonal environmental shifts by maintaining its vital regenerative tissues near the substrate, facilitating its perennial survival and regrowth in its natural habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Gentianeella crispata is characterized by its small, herbaceous growth habit, typically exhibiting a height ranging from a few centimeters to a slightly taller stature depending on environmental conditions. The plant displays a versatile ecological adaptability, occupying habitats that transition between aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments. Its stems are generally slender and may be branched, supporting leaves that are often oppositely arranged or sub-opposite; these leaves are typically lanceolate to linear in shape, frequently possessing slightly wavy or "crisped" margins, which contributes to its specific epithet. The inflorescence consists of small, inconspicuous flowers, often solitary or in small clusters, featuring a tubular corolla that is characteristic of the Gentianaceae family. The root system is adapted to its varied moisture requirements, allowing it to stabilize itself in damp, marshy soils or more stable terrestrial substrates within its niche.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

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

Bellidifolin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Gentianella crispata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology