Gentiana kurroo
Himalayan Gentian
Also known as: Gentianodes kurroo (Royle) Omer, Ali & Qaiser +2 more
- Gentianodes kurroo (Royle) Omer, Ali & Qaiser
- Pneumonanthe kurroo (Royle) G.Don
- Tretorhiza kurroo (Royle) Soják
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Gentiana kurroo (commonly known as Himalayan gentian) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Gentiana is notably large, comprising more than 350 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Pakistan, West Himalaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms