Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
algida
ID:
697490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1(2): 107 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696823

Common Names

  • Gentiana Algida
  • Algid Gentian
  • Algida Gentian

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Synonyms

  • Gentiana algida sibirica Kusn. [unknown]
  • Gentiana frigida algida (Pall.) Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Gentiana algida (also called Arctic gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae, native to North America. It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 0.3 m tall, with blue flowers. It grows in wet meadows, bogs, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana algida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures, which are believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, fever, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana algida var. purdomii (C.Marquand) T.N.Ho
Gentiana algida var. algida

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana algida are small, white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana algida is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil and is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time consuming.

Where to Find Gentiana algida

Gentiana algida is native to the Himalayas and parts of China.

Gentiana algida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana algida?

Gentiana algida

What is the common name of Gentiana algida?

Arctic gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana algida?

Mountain meadows, grasslands, and open woods

Species in the Gentiana genus

Gentiana khammouanensis, Gentiana bambuseti, Gentiana acaulis, Gentiana affinis, Gentiana alba, Gentiana albicalyx, Gentiana albomarginata, Gentiana algida, Gentiana alii, Gentiana alpina, Gentiana alsinoides, Gentiana altigena, Gentiana altorum, Gentiana ambigua, Gentiana amplicrater, Gentiana andrewsii, Gentiana angustifolia, Gentiana anisostemon, Gentiana aperta, Gentiana apiata, Gentiana aquatica, Gentiana arenicola, Gentiana arethusae, Gentiana argentea, Gentiana arisanensis, Gentiana aristata, Gentiana asclepiadea, Gentiana asterocalyx, Gentiana atlantica, Gentiana atuntsiensis, Gentiana austromontana, Gentiana autumnalis, Gentiana baeuerlenii, Gentiana bavarica, Gentiana beamanii, Gentiana bella, Gentiana bicuspidata, Gentiana billingtonii, Gentiana boissieri, Gentiana bokorensis, Gentiana borneensis, Gentiana boryi, Gentiana brachyphylla, Gentiana bredboensis, Gentiana bryoides, Gentiana burseri, Gentiana cachemirica, Gentiana caelestis, Gentiana caeruleogrisea, Gentiana caliculata,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

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