Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
699473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 108 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698806



Common Names

  • Thunberg's Gentian
  • Thunberg's Gentian Plant
  • Thunberg's Gentian Flower


Searching for Gentiana thunbergii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Ericala thunbergii G.Don [unknown]

Description

Gentiana thunbergii (also called Thunberg's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem. It is native to the Himalayan region and grows in moist meadows and grasslands at altitudes of 3,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana thunbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a bright yellow flower and is known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana thunbergii var. minor Maxim.
Gentiana thunbergii var. thunbergii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana thunbergii is usually blue or white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Gentiana thunbergii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana thunbergii can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rootball in the spring and replant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Germination should occur in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Gentiana thunbergii

Gentiana thunbergii is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aichi, Fukui, and Gifu.

Gentiana thunbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana thunbergii?

Gentiana thunbergii

What is the common name of Gentiana thunbergii?

Thunberg's gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana thunbergii?

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 Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:369033-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.