Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
bokorensis
ID:
697723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hul

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 246 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697056

Common Names

  • Bokorensis Gentian
  • Gentiana bokorensis
  • Gentian Bokorensis

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Description

Gentiana bokorensis (also called Bokoren's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with two flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana bokorensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems. It has also been used in the production of perfumes and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana bokorensis has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pale blue in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana bokorensis is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Gentiana bokorensis

Gentiana bokorensis can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Gentiana bokorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana bokorensis?

Gentiana bokorensis

What is the common name of Gentiana bokorensis?

Bokoren's Gentian

Where is Gentiana bokorensis native to?

The Mediterranean region

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

Sovanmoly Hul (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hul' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1011992-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.