Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Marquand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 52 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697538
Common Names
- Forrest's Gentian
- Gentiana forrestii
- Forrest's Gentian
Description
Gentiana forrestii (also called Forrest's Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and woodland margins. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and bears clusters of star-shaped, bright blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana forrestii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gentiana forrestii sub. yakumontana (Masam.) Halda
Gentiana forrestii sub. forrestii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gentiana forrestii are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana forrestii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Gentiana forrestii
Gentiana forrestii can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
Gentiana forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana forrestii?
Gentiana forrestii
What is the family of Gentiana forrestii?
Gentianaceae
What is the common name of Gentiana forrestii?
Forrest's gentian
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,