Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 31: 376 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698996
Common Names
- Gentiana yunnanensis
- Yunnan Gentian
- Yunnan Gentian
Description
Gentiana yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to China, and is found in meadows, open forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gentiana yunnanensis sub. kialensis (C.Marquand) Halda
Gentiana yunnanensis sub. yunnanensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana yunnanensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis
Gentiana yunnanensis can be found in China.
Gentiana yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana yunnanensis?
Gentiana yunnanensis
What is the family of Gentiana yunnanensis?
Gentianaceae
Where is Gentiana yunnanensis native to?
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,