Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
futtereri
ID:
698222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels & Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Durch Asien, Bot. : 14 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697555

Common Names

  • Futterer's Gentian
  • Gentiana futtereri
  • Futterer's Gentian

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Description

Gentiana futtereri (also called Futterer'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 futtereri is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana futtereri are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana futtereri is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm. Seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Gentiana futtereri

Gentiana futtereri can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Gentiana futtereri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana futtereri?

Gentiana futtereri

What is the common name of Gentiana futtereri?

Futterer's Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana futtereri?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368206-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.