Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
yokusai
ID:
699662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 2: 316 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698995

Common Names

  • Gentiana yokusai
  • Yokusai Gentian
  • Yokusai's Gentian

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Description

Gentiana yokusai (also called Yokusai's 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 yokusai is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana yokusai var. cordifolia T.N.Ho
Gentiana yokusai var. yokusai
Gentiana yokusai var. japonica Burkill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana yokusai 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 yokusai is a perennial herb that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division, cuttings, or seed.

Where to Find Gentiana yokusai

Gentiana yokusai can be found in Japan and Taiwan.

Gentiana yokusai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana yokusai?

Gentiana yokusai

What is the family of Gentiana yokusai?

Gentianaceae

Where is Gentiana yokusai 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,

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