Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
melandriifolia
ID:
698659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 129 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697992



Common Names

  • Melandriifolia Gentian
  • Gentiana melandriifolia
  • Melandriifolia Gentiana


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Description

Gentiana melandriifolia (also called Melandrii-leaved Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. 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 melandriifolia 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

Gentiana melandriifolia has a bright blue flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana melandriifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Gentiana melandriifolia

Gentiana melandriifolia can be found in the mountains of northern China and eastern Russia.

Gentiana melandriifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana melandriifolia?

Gentiana melandriifolia

What is the common name of Gentiana melandriifolia?

Melandriifolia gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana melandriifolia?

Grassy meadows and open woods

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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