Status:
valid
Authors:
Harry Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 52 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697808
Common Names
- Lacerate Gentian
- Gentiana lacerulata
- Gentiana lacerata
Description
Gentiana lacerulata (also called Lacerate Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in meadows and pastures at altitudes of 1000-3000 m. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a solitary flower.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana lacerulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana lacerulata is a deep blue, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana lacerulata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Gentiana lacerulata
Gentiana lacerulata is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Asia, and can be found in the wild in China, Japan, and Korea.
Gentiana lacerulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana lacerulata?
Gentiana lacerulata
What is the common name of Gentiana lacerulata?
Lacerate gentian
Where can Gentiana lacerulata be found?
Gentiana lacerulata is found in the mountains of Europe and Asia.
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,