Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
jouyana
ID:
698432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hul

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 37 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697765

Common Names

  • Jouyana Gentian
  • Gentiana jouyana
  • Jouyan Gentian

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Description

Gentiana jouyana (also called Jouy's gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single stem with a single flower. The flowers are usually blue or white in color and have five petals. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana jouyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various disorders such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana jouyana has bright blue flowers with five petals and a long, thin spur. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana jouyana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Gentiana jouyana

Gentiana jouyana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Italy, and Spain.

Gentiana jouyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana jouyana?

Gentiana jouyana

What is the common name of Gentiana jouyana?

Jouyana Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana jouyana?

Mountainous regions of Central and Eastern Europe

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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