Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
winchuanensis
ID:
699642

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.N.Ho

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698975



Common Names

  • Winchuanensis Gentian
  • Winchuan Gentian
  • Gentiana winchuanensis


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Description

Gentiana winchuanensis (also called Winchuan Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to China and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white or pale blue and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana winchuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, liver and kidney disorders, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Gentiana winchuanensis is blue-violet, bell-shaped, and about 1.5 cm long. Seeds are small, black, and glossy. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana winchuanensis is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gentiana winchuanensis

Gentiana winchuanensis is native to China. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Gentiana winchuanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana winchuanensis?

Gentiana winchuanensis

Where is Gentiana winchuanensis native to?

China

What is the common name of Gentiana winchuanensis?

Winchuan Gentian

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:974918-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.