Gentianopsis paludosa var paludosa, D. Boufford 44046--China. Sichuan. Yajiang Xian, between Litang and Yajiang. 16 Aug 2017. DSC06537 (48).JPG
Native to China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Inner Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Qinghai, Tibet, West Himalaya (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 1 occurrence across 1 country.
Location
China, Sichuan, Yajiang Xian. (Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Kangding Shi)
30.045278, 101.375556
Location Remarks
Between the cities of Yajiang and Xinduqiao off old highway 318, then S on unmarked Road (Xian road 001) originating between km markers 2913 and 2914 just W of pass (border of Kangding and Yajiang Xian) at Gaoer Shan. Moist, narrow valley along small stream and adjacent stony slopes and ledges. 4260 m.
Collectors
David E. Boufford, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Davidson, Xin-Hui Ll, Tao Yang
Notes
Gravelly open area. Abundant; calyx green, corolla blue, with paler longitudinal areas and greenish purple longitudinal stripes, opening only in sunshine.
