Status:
valid
Authors:
Ma & E.W.Ma ex T.N.Ho
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 3: 38 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697685
Common Names
- Hirsuta's Gentian
- Gentiana hirsuta
- Hirsuta Gentian
Description
Gentiana hirsuta (also called Hairy Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has bright blue flowers. It is found in moist meadows, pastures, and open woods in the Himalayan region.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gentiana hirsuta has white or pinkish flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana hirsuta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gentiana hirsuta
Gentiana hirsuta can be found in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.
Gentiana hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana hirsuta?
Gentiana hirsuta
What is the common name of Gentiana hirsuta?
Hairy gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana hirsuta?
Grassy meadows and alpine 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
En Wei Ma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.W.Ma' in the authors string.