Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
zekuensis
ID:
699668

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23: 56 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699001



Common Names

  • Gentiana zekuensis
  • Zeku Gentian
  • Zeku Gentian


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Description

Gentiana zekuensis (also called Zeku Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to China, and is found in meadows, open forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana zekuensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana zekuensis is a bright yellow color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana zekuensis is a perennial herb that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division, cuttings, or seed.

Where to Find Gentiana zekuensis

Gentiana zekuensis can be found in Japan.

Gentiana zekuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana zekuensis?

Gentiana zekuensis

What is the family of Gentiana zekuensis?

Gentianaceae

Where is Gentiana zekuensis native to?

China

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

Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
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:974909-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.