Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
kaohsiungensis
ID:
698436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chih H.Chen & J.C.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. , n.s., 40: 24 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697769



Common Names

  • Kaohsiungensis Gentian
  • Gentiana kaohsiungensis
  • Kaohsiung Gentian


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Description

Gentiana kaohsiungensis (also called Kaohsiung Gentian, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Caucasus region. It has bright blue flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is also found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana kaohsiungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana kaohsiungensis has a bright blue flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana kaohsiungensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Gentiana kaohsiungensis

Gentiana kaohsiungensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in the wild in the Kaohsiung City area.

Gentiana kaohsiungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana kaohsiungensis?

Gentiana kaohsiungensis

What is the common name of Gentiana kaohsiungensis?

Kaohsiung Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana kaohsiungensis?

Mountainous regions of Taiwan

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

Jenn Che Wang (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Wang' in the authors string.
Chih Hsiung Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chih H.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007035-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.