Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
septemfida
ID:
699286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1(2): 101 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698619

Common Names

  • Seven-Divided Gentian
  • Seven-Divided Gentian Flower
  • Seven-Divided Gentian Plant

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Synonyms

  • Gentiana corifolia C.Koch [unknown]
  • Dasystephana septemfida (Pall.) Zuev [unknown]

Description

Gentiana septemfida (also called Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana septemfida is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana septemfida sub. grossheimii (Doluch.) Halda
Gentiana septemfida sub. kolakovskyi (Doluch.) Halda
Gentiana septemfida sub. overinii (Grossh.) Halda
Gentiana septemfida sub. septemfida

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana septemfida has bright blue flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana septemfida is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame or sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Gentiana septemfida

Gentiana septemfida can be found in the Himalayas and China.

Gentiana septemfida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana septemfida?

Gentiana septemfida

What is the common name of Gentiana septemfida?

Seven-cleft gentian

Where does Gentiana septemfida grow?

Gentiana septemfida 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,

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