Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
maeulchanensis
ID:
698616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 43: 488 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697949

Common Names

  • Gentian Maeulchanensis
  • Mountain Gentian
  • Fringed Gentian

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Description

Gentiana maeulchanensis (also called the Maeulchan gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Korea. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are bell-shaped, deep blue in color, and have five petals. It grows in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana maeulchanensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana maeulchanensis sub. kunmingensis (S.W.Liu ex T.N.Ho) Halda
Gentiana maeulchanensis sub. maeulchanensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana maeulchanensis is a funnel-shaped, bright blue corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana maeulchanensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gentiana maeulchanensis

Gentiana maeulchanensis is native to the mountains of Japan and Korea.

Gentiana maeulchanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana maeulchanensis?

Gentiana maeulchanensis

What is the common name of Gentiana maeulchanensis?

Maeulchan Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana maeulchanensis?

Mountain 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