Status:
valid
Authors:
Rouy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Naturaliste , sér. 2, 12: 263 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697974
Common Names
- Marcailhou's Gentian
- Gentiana marcailhouana
- Gentiana marcailhouana
Description
Gentiana marcailhouana (also called Marcailhou's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem with a single flower at the top.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana marcailhouana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana marcailhouana is a funnel-shaped, bright blue corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana marcailhouana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, while cuttings can be taken in the summer or fall. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Gentiana marcailhouana
Gentiana marcailhouana can be found in the Pyrenees and the Alps in Europe.
Gentiana marcailhouana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana marcailhouana?
Gentiana marcailhouana
What is the common name of Gentiana marcailhouana?
Marcailhou's Gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana marcailhouana?
Mountain meadows and alpine slopes
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,