Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
1517309

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Shabir, P.Agnihotri, J.K.Tiwari & T.Husain

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 63: 356 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000004166

Common Names

  • Gentiana pringlei
  • Pringlei Gentiana
  • Gentiana

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Description

Gentiana pringlei (also called Pringle's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. 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 pringlei 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 pringlei has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or blue in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana pringlei 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 pringlei

Gentiana pringlei can be found in Mexico.

Gentiana pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana pringlei?

Gentiana pringlei

What are the common names of Gentiana pringlei?

Pringle's gentian, Pringle's gentian

What is the native range of Gentiana pringlei?

Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

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:77193184-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.