Status:
valid
Authors:
Perr. & Songeon
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Savoie 1853: 185 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697241
Common Names
- Clus's Gentian
- Clus's Gentian
- Clus's Gentian
Description
Gentiana clusii (also called Clusius' gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a blue-violet flower. It is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana clusii has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive issues, as well as for improving circulation. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gentiana clusii sub. rochelii (A.Kern.) Halda
Gentiana clusii sub. undulatifolia Sünd.
Gentiana clusii sub. clusii
Gentiana clusii sub. costei Braun-Blanq.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana clusii is a yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with leaves that are lanceolate in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana clusii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by dividing the root clumps in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and the root clumps should be planted in the spring.
Where to Find Gentiana clusii
Gentiana clusii can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Gentiana clusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana clusii?
Gentiana clusii
What is the common name of Gentiana clusii?
Clusii Gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana clusii?
Gentiana clusii is native to the Himalayas and parts of China
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,