Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
bolavenensis
ID:
1552437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nagah., Tagane & Soulad.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 47: 133 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032342



Common Names

  • Gentiana bolavenensis
  • Bolaven Gentian
  • Bolaven Gentian


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Description

Gentiana bolavenensis (also called Bolaven Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central America, from southern Mexico to Panama, and is found in wet forests and along rivers. It has simple, opposite leaves, and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana bolavenensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, cough, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gentiana bolavenensis flower is a deep blue, five-petaled bloom with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana bolavenensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is also deer and rabbit resistant.

Where to Find Gentiana bolavenensis

Gentiana bolavenensis is native to Laos.

Gentiana bolavenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana bolavenensis?

Gentiana bolavenensis

What is the common name of Gentiana bolavenensis?

Bolaven Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana bolavenensis?

Grassy slopes and hillsides

Species in the Gentiana genus

Gentiana khammouanensis, Gentiana bambuseti, Gentiana acaulis, Gentiana affinis, Gentiana alba, Gentiana albicalyx, Gentiana albomarginata, Gentiana algida, Gentiana alii, Gentiana alpina, Gentiana alsinoides, Gentiana altigena, Gentiana altorum, Gentiana ambigua, Gentiana amplicrater, Gentiana andrewsii, Gentiana angustifolia, Gentiana anisostemon, Gentiana aperta, Gentiana apiata, Gentiana aquatica, Gentiana arenicola, Gentiana arethusae, Gentiana argentea, Gentiana arisanensis, Gentiana aristata, Gentiana asclepiadea, Gentiana asterocalyx, Gentiana atlantica, Gentiana atuntsiensis, Gentiana austromontana, Gentiana autumnalis, Gentiana baeuerlenii, Gentiana bavarica, Gentiana beamanii, Gentiana bella, Gentiana bicuspidata, Gentiana billingtonii, Gentiana boissieri, Gentiana bokorensis, Gentiana borneensis, Gentiana boryi, Gentiana brachyphylla, Gentiana bredboensis, Gentiana bryoides, Gentiana burseri, Gentiana cachemirica, Gentiana caelestis, Gentiana caeruleogrisea, Gentiana caliculata,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77208199-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.