Swertia perennis
Felwort
Swertiia perennis, commonly known as Swertia, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its bitter properties, it is widely utilized to support digestive health, manage fever, and reduce inflammation. This potent botanical serves as a vital natural remedy for enhancing metabolic functions and overall vitality.
- Scientific name: Swertia perennis
- 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. Finally, it is categorized 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, known scientifically as Swertia perennis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Estonia, it is called püusiksannikas, while in Germany, it is referred to as Sumpfenzian. In Poland, the species is known as Niebielistka trwała, and in the Czech Republic, it is called kropenáč vytrvalý. Additionally, in Lower Sorbian, the plant is identified by the name Módry pochowc.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| et | püsiksannikas | Wikidata |
| de | Sumpfenzian | Wikidata |
| pl | Niebielistka trwała | Wikidata |
| cs | kropenáč vytrvalý | Wikidata |
| hsb | Módry pochowc | Wikidata |
| ru | Сверция многолетняя | Wikidata |
| ca | esvèrtia | Wikidata |
| lt | Daugiametis patvenis | Wikidata |
| bg | многогодишна сверция | Wikidata |
| be | Сверцыя шматгадовая | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Middle Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Austria. Its presence is also documented throughout the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Furthermore, the species is native to parts of Germany and Poland. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Switzerland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swertia perennis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Iridoids, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Swertia perennis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |