Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
697875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kusn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 4, 3: 250 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697208

Common Names

  • Chinese Gentian
  • Gentiana chinensis
  • Chinese Gentian

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Description

Gentiana chinensis (also called Chinese Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a terminal inflorescence. It is native to China and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana chinensis is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Gentiana chinensis has a bright blue or violet-blue flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana chinensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Gentiana chinensis

Gentiana chinensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Gentiana chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana chinensis?

Gentiana chinensis

What is the common name of Gentiana chinensis?

Chinese gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana chinensis?

Mountain meadows, alpine pastures, and rocky 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,