Swertia thomsonii
Swertia thomsonii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Swertiia thomsonii, scientifically known as Swertiia thomsonii, is a rare medicinal herb valued in traditional herbalism. Native to specific montane regions, this plant is prized for its potent bioactive compounds. It is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties in treating various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Swertia thomsoniiSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Gentianales and the family Gentianaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Swertia (noted as Swertiia thomsonii).
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Genus | Swertia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its natural habitat extends into the regions of Pakistan. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the West Himalaya mountain range. These specific locations define its core geographical range in the wild. Consequently, the species is closely associated with these distinct South Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Swertia thomsonii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA3, KNO3.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| GA3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| KNO3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
GA3
- Environmental monitoring and assessment
KNO3
- Environmental monitoring and assessment
Preparations
Swertia thomsonii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Wet stratification at 4 °C for 20 days.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Wet stratification at 4 °c for 20 days | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Wet stratification at 4 °c for 20 days
- Environmental monitoring and assessment