Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
szechenyii
ID:
699425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kanitz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Növényt. Gyujtesek Eredm. Grof Szechenyi Bela Keletazsiai Utjabol : 40 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698758



Common Names

  • Gentiana szechenyii
  • Szechenyii Gentian
  • Gentian Szechenyii


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Description

Gentiana szechenyii (also called Szechenyi Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 140 cm tall. It is native to the Alps and is found in grassy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana szechenyii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana szechenyii sub. stolonifera Halda & Jurášek
Gentiana szechenyii sub. szechenyii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana szechenyii is a bright yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana szechenyii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Gentiana szechenyii

Gentiana szechenyii can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Gentiana szechenyii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana szechenyii?

Gentiana szechenyii

What is the common name of Gentiana szechenyii?

Szechenyi's gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana szechenyii?

Mountain meadows and alpine slopes

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

August Kanitz (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kanitz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368997-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.