Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 31: 373 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698502
Common Names
- Rubicunda Gentian
- Gentiana rubicunda
Description
Gentiana rubicunda (also called Red Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, up to 50 cm tall, with blue flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana rubicunda has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gentiana rubicunda sub. biloba (T.N.Ho) Halda
Gentiana rubicunda sub. delicata (Hance) Halda
Gentiana rubicunda sub. filisepala (T.N.Ho) Halda
Gentiana rubicunda var. purpurata (Maxim. ex Kusn.) T.N.Ho
Gentiana rubicunda sub. samolifolia (Franch.) Halda
Gentiana rubicunda sub. rubicunda
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gentiana rubicunda has star-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple in color. The flowers have five petals and are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually dark green with a white stripe down the center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana rubicunda can be propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller pieces, then replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Gentiana rubicunda
Gentiana rubicunda can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
Gentiana rubicunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana rubicunda?
Gentiana rubicunda
What is the common name of Gentiana rubicunda?
Mountain gentian
Where is Gentiana rubicunda found?
It 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,