Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
satsunanensis
ID:
699219

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 77: 37 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698552

Common Names

  • Satsunanensis Gentian
  • Gentiana satsunanensis

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Description

Gentiana satsunanensis (also called Satsunanensis Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has a single stem with a few branches and can reach up to 50 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pale blue.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana satsunanensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana satsunanensis has star-shaped flowers that are usually yellow or orange in color. The flowers have five petals and are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually dark green with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana satsunanensis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or seed bed. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gentiana satsunanensis

Gentiana satsunanensis can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus.

Gentiana satsunanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana satsunanensis?

Gentiana satsunanensis

What is the common name of Gentiana satsunanensis?

Satsunan Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana satsunanensis?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20005511-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.