Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
shaanxiensis
ID:
699314

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.N.Ho

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23: 59 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698647



Common Names

  • Gentian Shaanxiensis
  • Shaanxi Gentian
  • Gentian of Shaanxi


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Description

Gentiana shaanxiensis (also called Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana shaanxiensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, abdominal pain, and dysentery. It is also used to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana shaanxiensis has bright blue flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana shaanxiensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be grown from seed, but it takes several years for the seedlings to reach flowering size.

Where to Find Gentiana shaanxiensis

Gentiana shaanxiensis can be found in Shaanxi Province, China.

Gentiana shaanxiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana shaanxiensis?

Gentiana shaanxiensis

What is the common name of Gentiana shaanxiensis?

Shaanxi Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana shaanxiensis?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and woodlands

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

Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:974919-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.