Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
kurroo
ID:
698467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 278 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697800



Common Names

  • Kurroo Gentian
  • Gentiana kurroo
  • Kurroo Gentian


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Description

Gentiana kurroo (also called Kurroo Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in meadows and pastures at altitudes of 1000-3000 m. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a solitary flower.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana kurroo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana kurroo var. lowndesii (Blatt.) T.N.Ho
Gentiana kurroo var. kurroo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana kurroo is a deep blue, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana kurroo 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 kurroo

Gentiana kurroo is native to the Himalayan Mountains and can be found in the wild in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Gentiana kurroo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana kurroo?

Gentiana kurroo

What is the common name of Gentiana kurroo?

Kurroo gentian

Where can Gentiana kurroo be found?

Gentiana kurroo is found in the mountains of the Himalayas.

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,

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