Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
trichotoma
ID:
699502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kusn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 13: 61 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698835



Common Names

  • Gentiana trichotoma
  • Trichotoma Gentiana
  • Trichotoma's Gentiana


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Description

Gentiana trichotoma (also called Trichotomous 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 trichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Mexican medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana trichotoma sub. chingii (C.Marquand) Halda
Gentiana trichotoma sub. trichotoma

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana trichotoma has white or pale pink flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana trichotoma is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the rootstock in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Gentiana trichotoma

Gentiana trichotoma is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Gentiana trichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana trichotoma?

Gentiana trichotoma

What is the common name of Gentiana trichotoma?

Hairy-top gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana trichotoma?

Woodlands, meadows, and grassy 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,