Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
baeuerlenii
ID:
697673

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.G.Adams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 169 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697006



Common Names

  • Baeuerlen's Gentian
  • Closed Gentian
  • Fringed Gentian


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Description

Gentiana baeuerlenii (also called Baeuerlen's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in meadows, grasslands, 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 baeuerlenii 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

Gentiana baeuerlenii has bright blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana baeuerlenii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Gentiana baeuerlenii

Gentiana baeuerlenii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, shady areas in grasslands and forests.

Gentiana baeuerlenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana baeuerlenii?

Gentiana baeuerlenii

What is the common name of Gentiana baeuerlenii?

Baeuerlen's gentian

Where can Gentiana baeuerlenii be found?

Gentiana baeuerlenii 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,

References

Laurence George Adams (1929-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Adams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:935298-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.