Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
laotica
ID:
1517308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soulad., Tagane & Yahara

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 46: 72 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000004165

Common Names

  • Gentiana laotica
  • Laotica Gentiana
  • Gentiana

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Description

Gentiana laotica (also called Laotian Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Laos. It has a tufted habit and forms a clump of narrow, green leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana laotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana laotica has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or purple in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana laotica is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Gentiana laotica

Gentiana laotica can be found in Laos.

Gentiana laotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana laotica?

Gentiana laotica

What are the common names of Gentiana laotica?

Lao gentian, Lao gentian

What is the native range of Gentiana laotica?

China, Laos, and Vietnam

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77190793-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.