Swertia punctata
Swertia punctata, commonly known as Swertia, is a significant medicinal herb belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, this plant is celebrated for its bitter principles. It possesses potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties, making it a vital natural remedy for enhancing digestive health and liver function.
- Scientific name: Swertia punctata
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Swertia punctata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. It is further categorized under the specific 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 punctata, is referred to by the common name Петниста сверция in Bulgarian (bg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | Петниста сверция | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Eastern and Southeastern Europe. In the area of Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Bulgaria. It also maintains a presence in Romania, another country situated in the Southeastern European region. Moving further north, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Eastern Europe, specifically within Ukraine. Collectively, these locations define the known natural range for Swertia punctata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Swertia punctata, possesses medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its roots and aerial parts. The roots are highly valued in traditional medicine for their potent bioactive compounds, often serving as a key component in various herbal formulations. Similarly, the aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, are harvested and utilized for their therapeutic benefits, contributing to the plant's overall pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Swertia punctata has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-O-gentiobiosyl-3,7-dimethoxy-8-hydroxyxanthone, 1-O-primeverosyl-3,8-dihydroxy-5-methoxyxanthone, bellidifolin, isobellidifolin, isoorientin.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-O-gentiobiosyl-3,7-dimethoxy-8-hydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-O-primeverosyl-3,8-dihydroxy-5-methoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bellidifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isobellidifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoorientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methylbellidifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methylswertianin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norswertianin-1-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swertianolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |