Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
arisanensis
ID:
697616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 6(Suppl.): 48 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696949

Common Names

  • Arisanensis Gentian
  • Arisanensis Gentian
  • Arisanensis Gentian

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Description

Gentiana arisanensis (also called Arisaka Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to Japan, and it grows in wet meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are bell-shaped and blue-violet in color.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana arisanensis has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana arisanensis are small, white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana arisanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gentiana arisanensis

Gentiana arisanensis can be found in Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Gentiana arisanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana arisanensis?

Gentiana arisanensis

What is the common name of Gentiana arisanensis?

Arisan gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana arisanensis?

Mountain meadows and grassy slopes

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

Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367803-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.