Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
emodi
ID:
698116

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Marquand ex Sealy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 170: t. 230 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697449

Common Names

  • Gentiana emodi
  • Emodi Gentian
  • Emodi Gentian

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Description

Gentiana emodi (also called Emod's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan. It has a creeping rootstock and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are blue-violet. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana emodi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana emodi is a bright blue, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana emodi is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Gentiana emodi

Gentiana emodi is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.

Gentiana emodi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana emodi?

Gentiana emodi

What is the common name of Gentiana emodi?

Emodi Gentian

Where is Gentiana emodi native to?

Himalayas

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

Joseph Robert Sealy (1907-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sealy' in the authors string.
Cecil Victor Boley Marquand (1897-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Marquand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368124-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.