Swertia bimaculata
Swertiia bimaculaata, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional systems, belongs to the Gentianaceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is highly valued for its bioactive compounds. It is extensively researched for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering promising therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Swertia bimaculata
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Swertia bimaculata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae and falls under the genus Swertia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Swertia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Swertia bimaculata, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 獐牙菜, a name shared across different regional standards including 獐牙菜 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 獐牙菜 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw). In Russian, the species is called Сверция двоякопятнистая, while in Japanese, it is known as アケボノソウ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| ru | Сверция двоякопятнистая | Wikidata |
| ja | アケボノソウ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 双点獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 走胆草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑药黄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑节苦草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫花青叶胆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several distinct regions within the vast landscape of China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the South-Central areas of the country. Its distribution also extends northward into the Inner Mongolia region. Furthermore, the species is documented in the North-Central and Southeast portions of China. Finally, the plant is also located within the high-altitude terrain of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swertia bimaculata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gentiopicroside, sweroside, swertiamarin, mangiferin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gentiopicroside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swertiamarin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Swertia bimaculata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |