Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
langbianensis
ID:
698492

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev. ex S.Hul

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 248 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697825

Common Names

  • Langbian Gentian
  • Gentiana langbianensis
  • Gentiana langbianensis

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Description

Gentiana langbianensis (also called Langbian Gentian, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Caucasus region. It has bright blue flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is also found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana langbianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana langbianensis sub. kerriana Hul
Gentiana langbianensis sub. langbianensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana langbianensis is a deep blue, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana langbianensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers 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 langbianensis

Gentiana langbianensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the wild in the Langbian Plateau.

Gentiana langbianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana langbianensis?

Gentiana langbianensis

What is the family of Gentiana langbianensis?

Gentianaceae

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana langbianensis?

Forests and grasslands

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

Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
Sovanmoly Hul (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hul' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1011994-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.