Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gaudiniana
ID:
698228

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Thomas ex W.D.J.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. Germ. Helv. , ed. 2: 560 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697561

Common Names

  • Gaudin's Gentian
  • Gentiana gaudiniana
  • Gaudin's Gentian

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Description

Gentiana gaudiniana (also called Gaudin'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 gaudiniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana gaudiniana is a deep blue, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped with a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana gaudiniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer. Divide the clumps in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings.

Where to Find Gentiana gaudiniana

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

Gentiana gaudiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana gaudiniana?

Gentiana gaudiniana

What is the common name of Gentiana gaudiniana?

Gaudin's Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana gaudiniana?

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,

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