Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
asterocalyx
ID:
697632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 220 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696965



Common Names

  • Star Gentian
  • Closed Gentian
  • Fringed Gentian


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Description

Gentiana asterocalyx (also called Chinese Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain slopes. It has a short stem and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lanceolate, dark green, and covered with hairs. The flowers are bell-shaped and bright blue in color.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana asterocalyx is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana asterocalyx is blue and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, and the seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana asterocalyx 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 asterocalyx

Gentiana asterocalyx can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Gentiana asterocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana asterocalyx?

Gentiana asterocalyx

What is the common name of Gentiana asterocalyx?

Star gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana asterocalyx?

Mountain meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367812-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.