Gentianopsis paludosa
Gentianopsis paludosa, commonly known as the bog gentian, is a rare, perennial herb native to high-altitude wetlands. Distinguished by its striking, deep-blue bell-shaped flowers, this medicinal plant thrives in peat bogs. Historically valued in traditional herbalism, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used for their potent therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Gentianopsis paludosa
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Gentianopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gentianopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gentianopsis paludosa, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 湿生扁蕾, 沼生扁蕾, or 假斗格尔布. Specifically, in Mainland China, the name used is 湿生扁蕾 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is identified as 濕生扁蕾 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 湿生扁蕾 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 湿生扁蕾 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 濕生扁蕾 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假斗格尔布 | Wikidata |
| zh | 沼生扁蕾 | Wikidata |
| zh | 扁蕾 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假斗那绕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 结赫斗 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within China. It can be found growing in the South-Central parts of the country. Furthermore, its range extends northward into the Inner Mongolia region. The species also inhabits the North-Central areas of China. Finally, its presence is documented in the high-altitude terrains of Qinghai and Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gentianopsis paludosa, is a small, perennial herb typically found in marshy or damp environments. In traditional medicinal applications, the whole plant is often utilized, as various components contribute to its therapeutic properties. As an herb, it is characterized by its low-growing stature and specific foliage, which are harvested in their entirety to prepare decoctions or infusions used in folk medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gentianopsis paludosa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-hydroxy-3,7,8-trimethoxyxanthone, 1,7,8-trihydroxy-3-methoxyxanthone, 1,7-dihydroxy-3,8-dimethoxyxanthone, 1,8-dihydroxy-2,6-dimethoxyxanthone, 4',5,7-trihydroxyflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-hydroxy-3,7,8-trimethoxyxanthone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,7,8-trihydroxy-3-methoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,7-dihydroxy-3,8-dimethoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-dihydroxy-2,6-dimethoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4',5,7-trihydroxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gentianopsis paludosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium smegmatis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium smegmatis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |