Swertia pubescens
Swertia pubescentis, commonly known as Swertia, is a potent medicinal herb renowned in Ayurvedic medicine. Characterized by its small, delicate flowers, this plant contains unique bitter principles like xanthones. It is widely utilized for its hepatoprotective, digestive, and anti-inflammatory properties, playing a vital role in treating various metabolic ailments.
- Scientific name: Swertia pubescens
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 pubescens, is recognized by its specific common names across different linguistic traditions, such as the Chinese name 毛獐牙菜 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Swertia pubescens, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within Asia. Its presence is documented primarily within the regional boundaries of China. Specifically, the species is found inhabiting the South-Central portions of the country. This localized range suggests that the plant thrives in the particular ecological conditions found in that area. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated in these distinct South-Central Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swertia pubescens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gentiopicroside, sweroside, swertiamarin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gentiopicroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swertiamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |