Swertia thomsonii
Swertia thomsonii, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional systems, belongs to the Gentianaceae family. Native to specific subtropical regions, this plant is valued for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized in herbal formulations to support digestive health and exhibit various therapeutic properties in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Swertia thomsonii
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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 thomsonii, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is often referred to as Thomson's Swertia, while in Hindi, it is known as Swertia. Within the context of Sanskrit, it is called Swertia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swertia thomsonii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA3, KNO3.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| KNO3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |