Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
meiantha
ID:
698658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Harry Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 248 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697991

Common Names

  • Meiantha Gentian
  • Gentiana meiantha
  • Meiantha Gentiana

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Description

Gentiana meiantha (also called Meianth's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem with a single flower at the top.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana meiantha is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana meiantha is a funnel-shaped, bright blue corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana meiantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the seedlings will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gentiana meiantha

Gentiana meiantha can be found in the mountains of northern China and eastern Russia.

Gentiana meiantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana meiantha?

Gentiana meiantha

What is the common name of Gentiana meiantha?

Meianth gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana meiantha?

Grassy meadows and open woods

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

Karl August Harald Smith (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harry Sm.' in the authors string.
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368496-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.