Gentianella crispata
Gentianeella crispata, commonly known as the curly-leaved gentian, is a resilient perennial herb native to alpine and subalpine regions. Characterized by its distinctively curled leaves and delicate bell-shaped flowers, this botanical species thrives in rocky terrains, playing a vital role in high-altitude ecosystems through its unique medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Gentianella crispata
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Europe
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.
| 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 crispata, is known by the common name Къдрава горчивка in Bulgarian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | Къдрава горчивка | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gentianeella crispata, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial part. This portion of the plant includes the stems, leaves, and flowers that grow above the ground, containing the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial part, practitioners can access the essential phytochemicals distributed throughout the visible structure of the herb.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gentianella crispata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bellidifolin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bellidifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gentianella crispata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |