Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
choanantha
ID:
697881

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Marquand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 85 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697214

Common Names

  • Choanantha Gentian
  • Gentiana choanantha
  • Choanantha Gentian

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Description

Gentiana choanantha (also called Choan-antha Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the temperate regions of South America. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and bogs. It has a single stem with a rosette of bright blue, bell-shaped flowers at the top.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana choanantha has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive issues, as well as for improving circulation. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana choanantha sub. curvianthera (T.N.Ho) Halda
Gentiana choanantha sub. choanantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Gentiana choanantha 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 choanantha 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 choanantha

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

Gentiana choanantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana choanantha?

Gentiana choanantha

What is the common name of Gentiana choanantha?

Choanantha Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana choanantha?

Gentiana choanantha is native to the Himalayas and parts 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,

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