Gentianella nitida
Gentianella nitida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Gentianella nitida, is a resilient perennial herb native to high-altitude alpine regions. Distinguished by its delicate, bell-shaped flowers, this plant thrives in rocky, well-drained soils. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, it possesses unique phytochemical properties that offer significant potential for developing various natural medicinal remedies.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Gentiana Nitida
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gentianella nitidaSynonyms
- Gentiana nitida
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Gentianaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Gentianealla.
| 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 very specific and limited geographical range within the natural world. Its presence is strictly confined to the continent of Western South America. Within this expansive region, the species can be found specifically in the nation of Peru. Because its habitat is so localized, it is considered a geographically restricted medicinal species. This unique distribution pattern makes it a notable element of the Peruvian flora.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western South America | Peru |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Gentianella nitida is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, specifically manifesting as a non-woody, herbaceous plant. It is a self-supporting organism, lacking any climbing or liana-like tendencies, and functions as an independent species rather than a parasite. In terms of its ecological positioning and habitat, the plant is terrestrial, neither acting as an epiphyte nor requiring aquatic or semiaquatic conditions for its development.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Gentianella nitida has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Nitiol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Nitiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Nitiol
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Preparations
Gentianella nitida has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include "Hercampuri".
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| "hercampuri" | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
"hercampuri"
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