Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
amplicrater
ID:
697534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 2: 312 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696867



Common Names

  • Large Fringed Gentian
  • Closed Gentian
  • Fringed Gentian


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Description

Gentiana amplicrater (also called large-flowered gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that typically grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the alpine regions of Europe, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. Its flowers are blue, with a trumpet-shaped corona.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana amplicrater is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures, which are believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana amplicrater is a bright blue, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white coating. The seedlings are thin, light green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana amplicrater is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil and is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time consuming.

Where to Find Gentiana amplicrater

Gentiana amplicrater can be found in China.

Gentiana amplicrater FAQ

What is the common name of Gentiana amplicrater?

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What is the scientific name of Broad-crested Gentian?

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What is the habitat of Gentiana amplicrater?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods in Europe and North America

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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