Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. i. II. 104. t. 93. f. 2.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697590
Common Names
- Glaucous Gentian
- Marsh Gentian
- Mountain Gentian
Synonyms
- Dasystephana glauca Rydb. [unknown]
- Gentiana glauca glauca [unknown]
Description
Gentiana glauca (also called Glaucous Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a solitary, terminal flower. It is native to the western United States and is found in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Gentiana glauca flower is a bright yellow bloom with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana glauca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer. Divide the clumps in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings.
Where to Find Gentiana glauca
Gentiana glauca can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada.
Gentiana glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana glauca?
Gentiana glauca
What is the family of Gentiana glauca?
Gentianaceae
What is the common name of Gentiana glauca?
Blue gentian
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,