Status:
valid
Authors:
L.H.Wu & Z.T.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 49: 197 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335265
Common Names
- Gentiana zhenxiongensis
- Zhenxiong Gentiana
- Zhenxiong Gentian
Description
Gentiana zhenxiongensis (also called Zhenxiong Gentiana, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has lanceolate leaves and bears yellow flowers. Gentiana zhenxiongensis is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana zhenxiongensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana zhenxiongensis is white in color with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana zhenxiongensis is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Gentiana zhenxiongensis
Gentiana zhenxiongensis can be found in China.
Gentiana zhenxiongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana zhenxiongensis?
Gentiana zhenxiongensis
What is the common name of Gentiana zhenxiongensis?
Zhenxiongensis Gentiana
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana zhenxiongensis?
It is found in the temperate and subtropical forests of 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
Li Hong Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Wu' in the authors string.
Zheng Tao Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.T.Wang' in the authors string.