Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
himalayensis
ID:
698349

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.N.Ho

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23: 57 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697682

Common Names

  • Himalayan Gentian
  • Gentiana himalayensis
  • Himalayensis Gentian

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Description

Gentiana himalayensis (also called Himalayan Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has bright blue flowers. It is found in moist meadows, pastures, and open woods in the Himalayan region.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana himalayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana himalayensis has white or pinkish flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana himalayensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gentiana himalayensis

Gentiana himalayensis can be found in the Himalayan region of India.

Gentiana himalayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana himalayensis?

Gentiana himalayensis

What is the common name of Gentiana himalayensis?

Himalayan gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana himalayensis?

Grassy meadows and alpine slopes

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

Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:974911-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.