Lungenenzian vs Schwalbenwurz-Enzian

Gentiana pneumonanthe compared with Gentiana asclepiadea

Key Differences

• Lungenenzian is Vulnerable while Schwalbenwurz-Enzian is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lungenenzian	Schwalbenwurz-Enzian
Kingdom same	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order same	Gentianales (Enzianartige)	Gentianales (Enzianartige)
Family same	Gentianaceae	Gentianaceae
Genus same	Gentiana	Gentiana
Species	Gentiana pneumonanthe	Gentiana asclepiadea

Evolutionary Relationship

Lungenenzian and Schwalbenwurz-Enzian share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gentiana.

Conservation Status

Lungenenzian

VU — Vulnerable

Schwalbenwurz-Enzian

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lungenenzian	Schwalbenwurz-Enzian
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lungenenzian

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Schwalbenwurz-Enzian

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden