Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
697612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Royle ex D.Don) Royle ex D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 513 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696945



Common Names

  • Silver Gentian
  • Silver Gentian
  • Silver Gentian


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Synonyms

  • Ericala argentea G.Don [unknown]

Description

Gentiana argentea (also called Silver Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it grows in wet meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are bell-shaped and silver-white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana argentea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments including fever, inflammation, and malaria. It is also used as a natural dye for fabric and food, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana argentea are small, white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana argentea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gentiana argentea

Gentiana argentea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Gentiana argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana argentea?

Gentiana argentea

What is the common name of Gentiana argentea?

Silver gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana argentea?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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,

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367801-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.