Lomatogonium carinthiacum

Lomatogonium carinariacum, commonly known as the Carinthian false moss, is a specialized bryophyte native to high-altitude alpine ecosystems. While not a primary source of pharmacology, it holds significant ecological value. Studying its unique physiological adaptations provides vital insights into plant resilience and survival within extreme, moisture-sensitive mountain habitats.

  • Scientific name: Lomatogonium carinthiacum
  • Family: Gentianaceae
  • Native range: Europe

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. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Lomatogonium, and its species name, Lomatogonium carinthiacum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Gentianales WCVP
Family Gentianaceae WCVP
Genus Lomatogonium WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Lomatogonium carinathiacum, is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In German, it is referred to as the Kärntner Tauernblümchen, while in Armenian, its name is Լոմատոգոնիում կարինտյան. In Chinese, it is identified as 肋柱花, a name that is used consistently across various scripts and regional standards, including 肋柱花 (zh), 肋柱花 (zh-hans), and 肋柱花 (zh-cn).
Language Common Name Source
de Kärntner Tauernblümchen Wikidata
zh 肋柱花 Wikidata
hy Լոմատոգոնիում կարինտյան Wikidata
zh-hans 肋柱花 Wikidata
zh-cn 肋柱花 Wikidata
de Kärntner Saumnarbe Wikidata
fr Lomatogonium de Carinthie Wikidata
zh 加地侧蕊 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Its presence also extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits parts of Italy. Additionally, the species is recorded in the country of Romania. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical range of this medicinal species.

Region Area Source
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Switzerland WCVP
Southeastern Europe Italy WCVP
Southeastern Europe Romania WCVP
Siberia Altay WCVP
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Siberia Chita WCVP
Siberia Irkutsk WCVP
Siberia Krasnoyarsk WCVP

Chemicals

Lomatogonium carinthiacum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include secoiridoids.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
secoiridoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆