Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
froelichii
ID:
698218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jan ex Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. 2: 865 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697551



Common Names

  • Froelich's Gentian
  • Gentiana froelichii
  • Froelich's Gentian


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Description

Gentiana froelichii (also called Froelich's Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and woodland margins. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and bears clusters of star-shaped, bright blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana froelichii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana froelichii sub. zenariae F.Martini & Poldini
Gentiana froelichii sub. froelichii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana froelichii are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana froelichii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Gentiana froelichii

Gentiana froelichii can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Gentiana froelichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana froelichii?

Gentiana froelichii

What is the common name of Gentiana froelichii?

Froelich's Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana froelichii?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra

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

Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Giorgio Jan (1791-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368203-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.