Status:
valid
Authors:
(Royle ex G.Don) Knobl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl. 60: 387 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063979
Common Names
- Jaeschkea canaliculata
- Canaliculate Jaeschkea
- Canaliculate Jaeschke
- Canaliculate Jaesch
Description
Jaeschkea canaliculata (also called Jaeschke's Gentian, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant found in the Himalayas. It has a stout stem and grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are opposite, ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are white or yellow. It is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Jaeschkea canaliculata is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jaeschkea canaliculata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jaeschkea canaliculata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Jaeschkea canaliculata
Jaeschkea canaliculata can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon basin.
Species in the Jaeschkea genus
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,