Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
chungtienensis
ID:
697888

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Marquand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 50 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697221

Common Names

  • Chungtien Gentian
  • Chungtien Gentian
  • Chungtien Gentian

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Description

Gentiana chungtienensis (also called Chungtien Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the temperate regions of East Asia. 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 chungtienensis 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 chungtienensis sub. subuniflora (C.Marquand) Halda
Gentiana chungtienensis sub. macraucena (C.Marquand) Halda
Gentiana chungtienensis sub. chungtienensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana chungtienensis is a yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana chungtienensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by dividing the root clumps in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and the root clumps should be planted in the spring.

Where to Find Gentiana chungtienensis

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

Gentiana chungtienensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana chungtienensis?

Gentiana chungtienensis

What is the common name of Gentiana chungtienensis?

Chungtienensis Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana chungtienensis?

Gentiana chungtienensis 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,

References