Gentianaceae
Gentianaceae
Gentianaceae (pronounced /ˌdʒɛntʃiːəˈneɪsiː/), commonly known as the gentian family, is a family of flowering plants.
Etymology
The family name is derived from the genus Gentiana, which was named after the Illyrian king Gentius, who was believed to have discovered the medicinal properties of these plants.
Description
Gentianaceae are mostly herbaceous plants, but some shrubs and trees are also present. They are characterized by opposite leaves and bisexual, tubular flowers. The family includes about 87 genera and nearly 1,600 species, distributed worldwide, but mostly in the cool temperate and tropical mountain regions.
Genera
Some of the notable genera in the Gentianaceae family include:
Related Terms
- Gentian: A plant belonging to the Gentianaceae family, known for its bright blue flowers and bitter taste.
- Gentianine: An alkaloid found in plants of the Gentianaceae family, used for its medicinal properties.
- Gentian violet: A dye derived from plants in the Gentianaceae family, used as a bactericide and fungicide.
See Also
- List of Gentianaceae genera
- Gentianales: The order to which Gentianaceae belongs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gentianaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Gentianaceae
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