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Himalayan gentian

Gentiana kurroo

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Gentianales (Enzianartige)
Family
Gentianaceae
Genus
Gentiana
Species
Gentiana kurroo (Himalayan gentian)

Similar Species in Gentiana

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Clusius' Enzian
Gentiana clusii
Not Evaluated
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Frühlings-Enzian
Gentiana verna
Not Evaluated
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Gelber Enzian
Gentiana lutea
Not Evaluated
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Kreuzblättriger Enzian
Gentiana cruciata
Not Evaluated
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Lungenenzian
Gentiana pneumonanthe
Vulnerable
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Purpur-Enzian
Gentiana purpurea
Critically Endangered
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Schnee-Enzian
Gentiana nivalis
Least Concern
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Schwalbenwurz-Enzian
Gentiana asclepiadea
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Himalayan gentian?
The scientific name of Himalayan gentian is Gentiana kurroo. It belongs to the genus Gentiana.
What is the conservation status of Himalayan gentian?
Himalayan gentian (Gentiana kurroo) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Himalayan gentian belong to?
Himalayan gentian (Gentiana kurroo) belongs to the genus Gentiana, which is part of the taxonomic family Gentianaceae.
Is Himalayan gentian endangered?
Yes, Himalayan gentian (Gentiana kurroo) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Himalayan gentian belong to?
Himalayan gentian (Gentiana kurroo) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Himalayan gentian?
The closest relatives of Himalayan gentian in the genus Gentiana include Clusius' Enzian, Frühlings-Enzian, Gelber Enzian, Kreuzblättriger Enzian, Lungenenzian.

Genus Gentiana — 18 Species

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Clusius' Enzian
Gentiana clusii
NE 🐾
Frühlings-Enzian
Gentiana verna
NE 🐾
Gelber Enzian
Gentiana lutea
NE 🐾
Kreuzblättriger Enzian
Gentiana cruciata
NE 🐾
Lungenenzian
Gentiana pneumonanthe
VU 🐾
Purpur-Enzian
Gentiana purpurea
CR 🐾
Schnee-Enzian
Gentiana nivalis
LC 🐾
Schwalbenwurz-Enzian
Gentiana asclepiadea
NE 🐾
Sommer-Enzian
Gentiana septemfida
NE 🐾
Stengelloser Enzian
Gentiana acaulis
LC 🐾
Tüpfel-Enzian
Gentiana punctata
LC 🐾
Ungarischer Enzian
Gentiana pannonica
NT 🐾
Bastard Gentian
Gentiana linearis
NE 🐾
swamp gentian
Gentiana douglasiana
LC 🐾
alpine gentian
Gentiana glauca
NE
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Himalayan gentian
Gentiana kurroo
CR
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Closed Gentian
Gentiana rubricaulis
LC 🐾
Pacific gentian
Gentiana sceptrum
LC
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