Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
697427

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 228 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696760



Common Names

  • Stemless Gentian
  • Closed Gentian
  • Bottle Gentian


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Description

Gentiana acaulis (also called Stemless Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana acaulis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has attractive blue flowers and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana acaulis sub. dinarica (Beck) Barina
Gentiana acaulis sub. acaulis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Gentiana acaulis has bright blue, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana acaulis is a low-growing perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the plants should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gentiana acaulis

Gentiana acaulis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Gentiana acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana acaulis?

Gentiana acaulis

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana acaulis?

Gentiana acaulis is found in alpine meadows and grasslands in the Himalayas.

What is the flowering period of Gentiana acaulis?

Gentiana acaulis typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

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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