Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Marquand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 48: 205 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698068
Common Names
- Namlaensis Gentian
- Gentiana namlaensis
- Gentian
Description
Gentiana namlaensis (also called Namla Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall, with opposite, lanceolate leaves. It is native to China, and grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana namlaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gentiana namlaensis has white or pale blue flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana namlaensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in early spring or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Gentiana namlaensis
Gentiana namlaensis can be found in the mountains of northern China and eastern Russia.
Gentiana namlaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana namlaensis?
Gentiana namlaensis
What is the common name of Gentiana namlaensis?
Namla gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana namlaensis?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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,