Penstemon gentianoides
Penstemon gentianoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Pensdemon gentianoides, is a captivating perennial herb native to North American montane regions. Often called Gentian Penstemon, it features striking bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers. While primarily celebrated for its ornamental beauty in rocky landscapes, it remains a fascinating subject for studying botanical biodiversity and alpine ecology.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Penstemon Skutchii · Chelone Gentianoides
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Penstemon gentianoidesSynonyms
- Penstemon skutchii
- Chelone gentianoides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Plantaginaceae and is identified by the genus Penstemon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Penstemon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse range across the Mexican landscape. Its presence is firmly established within the central regions of Mexico. Moving toward the coast, it can also be found throughout the northeast and gulf territories. The species further extends its reach into the southwest areas of the country. Finally, its distribution concludes with sightings in the southeast part of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Penstemon gentianoides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Diosmetin, Penstemide, Verbascoside, luteolin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diosmetin | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Penstemide | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verbascoside | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CH(2)Cl(2) extracts of roots and stems | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |