Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Marquand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 34: t. 3330 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698800
Common Names
- Gentiana tetrasticha
- Tetrasticha Gentian
- Gentian Tetrasticha
Description
Gentiana tetrasticha (also called Four-rowed Gentian, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that bears a single, bell-shaped flower with four rows of petals. It prefers moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana tetrasticha 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 tetrasticha 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana tetrasticha 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 tetrasticha
Gentiana tetrasticha is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Gansu.
Gentiana tetrasticha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana tetrasticha?
Gentiana tetrasticha
What is the family of Gentiana tetrasticha?
Gentianaceae
What is the native range of Gentiana tetrasticha?
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,