Gentiana gaurii (Gentianaceae), a new species from the Western Himalaya, India

Sunit Singh; Udhay Sharma; Sajan Thakur; J. P. Mehta; Namrata Sharma; Anant Kumar; Duilio Iamonico

doi:10.1007/s44473-026-00168-8

May 26, 2026Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant BiologyOpen Access

Gentiana gaurii (Gentianaceae), a new species from the Western Himalaya, India

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Key Points

This research aims to describe a new species of Gentiana found in the Western Himalaya.
Performed morphological comparisons with G. ornata, G. lawrencei, and G. hexaphylla.
Conducted molecular analysis using nuclear ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacers (nrITS).
Provided a comprehensive taxonomic description including ecological notes and conservation status.
Gentiana gaurii differs morphologically from similar species by distinct vegetative and sexual characters.
Molecular analysis confirmed Gentiana gaurii as a distinct species based on nrITS data.
Detailed documentation including photos and taxonomic information supports the identification of the new species.

Implication

Newly identified species Gentiana gaurii demonstrates unique morphological traits in India, indicating biodiversity significance.

Abstract

Gentiana gaurii sp. nov. is described from Indian Western Himalayan region (Chamoli district). It is morphologically similar to G. ornata , G. lawrencei , and G. hexaphylla from which differ by both vegetative and sexual characters. A molecular study using the nuclear ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacers (nrITS) support the recognition of the new species. A diagnosis, detailed taxonomic description, original photos and drawings, ecological notes, and the conservation status of the new species are provided.

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Singh et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Gentiana gaurii (Gentianaceae), a new species from the Western Himalaya, India

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Gentiana gaurii (Gentianaceae), a new species from the Western Himalaya, India

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