Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
699321

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 114 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698654



Common Names

  • Gentian Sikkimensis
  • Sikkim Gentian
  • Gentian of Sikkim


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Description

Gentiana sikkimensis (also called Sikkim Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces blue, trumpet-shaped flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana sikkimensis 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

The flower of Gentiana sikkimensis is a bright blue star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana sikkimensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Gentiana sikkimensis

Gentiana sikkimensis can be found in Sikkim, India.

Gentiana sikkimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana sikkimensis?

Gentiana sikkimensis

What is the common name of Gentiana sikkimensis?

Sikkim Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana sikkimensis?

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368923-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.