Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
wangchukii
ID:
699625

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Aitken & D.G.Long

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 82 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698958

Common Names

  • Wangchukii Gentian
  • Wangchuk's Gentian
  • Gentiana wangchukii

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Description

Gentiana wangchukii (also called Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a single flower. The flowers are usually white or pale blue in color. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana wangchukii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, liver and kidney disorders, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Gentiana wangchukii is blue-violet, bell-shaped, and about 1.5 cm long. Seeds are small, black, and glossy. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana wangchukii is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gentiana wangchukii

Gentiana wangchukii can be found in the mountains of Bhutan.

Gentiana wangchukii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana wangchukii?

Gentiana wangchukii

What is the common name of Gentiana wangchukii?

Wangchuk's gentian

What is the habitat of Gentiana wangchukii?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods

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

David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.
Eona Aitken: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Aitken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:987281-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.