Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
yakushimensis
ID:
699657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 23: 252 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698990

Common Names

  • Yakushimensis Gentian
  • Yakushimensis Gentian Plant
  • Yakushimensis Gentian Flower

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Description

Gentiana yakushimensis (also called Yakushima Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to Japan and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white or pale blue and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana yakushimensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana yakushimensis is a bright yellow color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana yakushimensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows from a rhizome. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizome in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Gentiana yakushimensis

Gentiana yakushimensis is native to Japan. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Gentiana yakushimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana yakushimensis?

Gentiana yakushimensis

What is the family of Gentiana yakushimensis?

Gentianaceae

Where is Gentiana yakushimensis native to?

Japan

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

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:369134-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.