Coutoubea spicata Aubl. is a plant in the Gentianaceae family, order Gentianales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Coutoubea spicata Aubl.
Coutoubea spicata is a 1-meter tall creamy-white flowered gentian with a history of medicinal uses and ongoing research into new potential properties.
Coutoubea spicata Aubl. is a gentian species that reaches 1 meter in height and produces creamy-white flowers. It is classified as a bitter tonic. During the 19th century, it was used as an emmenagogue, an anthelmintic, and to eliminate intestinal obstructions. In more recent times, researchers have studied this plant to investigate its potential antidiabetic and antimalarial properties.
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Gentianella hirculus (Griseb.) Fabris
Sabatia angularis (L.) Pursh
Sabatia stellaris Pursh
Gentiana linearis Froel.
Gentianopsis crinita (Froel.) Ma
Gentiana pneumonanthe L.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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