fringed-gentian
Gentianopsis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
fringed-gentian, scientifically known as Gentianopsis, is a remarkable perennial herb native to the high-altitude alpine meadows of Asia. Renowned for its striking, star-shaped violet flowers and delicate fringed petals, this resilient plant holds significant value in traditional medicine for its potent bitter compounds and therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Fringed-Gentian · Fringed Gentians · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Denckea · Lehmanna
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- fringed-gentian
- fringed gentians
- fringed gentian
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GentianopsisSynonyms
- Denckea
- Lehmanna
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Fransenenziane
- Fransenenzian
- Fransenenziane
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Gentianopsis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Genus | Gentianopsis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a scattered presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends from the rugged landscapes of Iceland to the coastal areas of Norway. It can also be found growing within the territories of Great Britain. Moving toward the central part of the continent, the species is established in Middle Europe. Specifically, its distribution includes the countries of both Austria and Belgium.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Gentianopsis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Iridoids, Triterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Iridoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Iridoids
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Triterpenes
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Activities
Gentianopsis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cholagogue.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cholagogue | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cholagogue
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Gentianopsis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Dida.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dida | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dida
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica