Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tetraphylla
ID:
699465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim. ex Kusn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mélanges Biol. Bull. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 13: 338 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698798

Common Names

  • Gentiana tetraphylla
  • Tetraphylla Gentian
  • Gentian Tetraphylla

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Description

Gentiana tetraphylla (also called Four-leaved Gentian, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of four-lobed leaves and a single stem that bears a single, bell-shaped flower. It prefers moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana tetraphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a bright yellow flower and is known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana tetraphylla is usually blue or white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana tetraphylla can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rootball in the spring and replant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Germination should occur in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Gentiana tetraphylla

Gentiana tetraphylla is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Gansu.

Gentiana tetraphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana tetraphylla?

Gentiana tetraphylla

What is the family of Gentiana tetraphylla?

Gentianaceae

What is the native range of Gentiana tetraphylla?

China

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,