Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
autumnalis
ID:
697658

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Cat. Edward's Nat. Hist. : 11 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696991

Common Names

  • Autumn Gentian
  • Closed Gentian
  • Fringed Gentian

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Description

Gentiana autumnalis (also called Autumn Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in meadows, grasslands, and mountain slopes. It has a short stem and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lanceolate, dark green, and covered with hairs. The flowers are bell-shaped and bright blue in color.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana autumnalis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana autumnalis sub. pennelliana (Fernald) Halda
Gentiana autumnalis sub. autumnalis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana autumnalis has bright blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana autumnalis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Gentiana autumnalis

Gentiana autumnalis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Gentiana autumnalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana autumnalis?

Gentiana autumnalis

What is the common name of Gentiana autumnalis?

Autumn gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana autumnalis?

Mountain meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas

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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