Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
oreocharis
ID:
1322665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halda & Jurášek

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Acta Mus. Richnov., Sect. Nat. 19(3-4): 69 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335119



Common Names

  • Oreocharis Gentian
  • Oreocharis Spring Gentian
  • Oreocharis Mountain Gentian


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Description

Gentiana oreocharis (also called Oreo-chari Gentiana, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a cylindrical stem and glandular hairs. It is native to India and grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana oreocharis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana oreocharis has yellow flowers with five petals and a long corolla tube. The seeds are small and black, with a wrinkled surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana oreocharis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Division is best done in spring or autumn, when the plant is dormant. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots. Plant the divisions in a well-drained, sandy soil and keep them moist until they become established.

Where to Find Gentiana oreocharis

Gentiana oreocharis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Gentiana oreocharis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana oreocharis?

Gentiana oreocharis

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana oreocharis?

Gentiana oreocharis is native to India.

How should Gentiana oreocharis be cared for?

Gentiana oreocharis should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept in a humid environment.

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

Josef Jakob Halda (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halda' in the authors string.
Josef Jurášek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jurášek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125651-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.