Gentiana kurroo, also known as Indian gentian or Himalayan gentian, was named after the Illyrian monarch Gentius, who discovered the medicinal properties of the gentian root. Its scientific name, Gentiana kurroo, comes from the native term "karu", meaning "bitter".[3] This perennial herb is critically endangered.

Gentiana kurroo
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Gentianaceae
Genus: Gentiana
Species:
G. kurroo
Binomial name
Gentiana kurroo
Synonyms[2]
  • Gentianodes kurroo (Royle) Omer, Ali & Qaiser
  • Pneumonanthe kurroo (Royle) G.Don
  • Tretorhiza kurroo (Royle) Soják

References

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  1. ^ Ved, D.; Saha, D.; Ravikumar, K.; Haridasan, K. (2015). "Gentiana kurroo". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015. IUCN: e.T50126594A50131345. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T50126594A50131345.en.
  2. ^ a b "Gentiana kurroo Royle". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  3. ^ Skinder, Bhat Mohd; Ganai, Bashir Ahmad; Wani, Abdul Hamid (December 5, 2017). "Scientific Study of Gentiana kurroo Royle". Medicines. 4 (4): 74. doi:10.3390/medicines4040074. PMC 5750598. PMID 29023411.