Status:
valid
Authors:
Chih H.Chen & J.C.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. , n.s., 40: 29 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698772
Common Names
- Gentiana tarokoensis
- Tarokoensis Gentian
- Gentian Tarokoensis
Description
Gentiana tarokoensis (also called Taroko gentian, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Taiwan. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of bright blue flowers in summer. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana tarokoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Taiwanese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana tarokoensis is a bright yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana tarokoensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section replanted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Gentiana tarokoensis
Gentiana tarokoensis can be found in Taiwan.
Gentiana tarokoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana tarokoensis?
Gentiana tarokoensis
What is the family of Gentiana tarokoensis?
Gentianaceae
What is the native range of Gentiana tarokoensis?
Taiwan
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
Chih Hsiung Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chih H.Chen' in the authors string.