Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
bicuspidata
ID:
697710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) Briq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Candollea 4: 324 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697043



Common Names

  • Bicuspidata Gentian
  • Gentiana bicuspidata
  • Gentian Bicuspidata


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Description

Gentiana bicuspidata (also called Bicuspid Gentian, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Caucasus region. It has bright blue flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is also found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana bicuspidata is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana bicuspidata has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pale blue in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana bicuspidata is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Gentiana bicuspidata

Gentiana bicuspidata can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Gentiana bicuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana bicuspidata?

Gentiana bicuspidata

What is the common name of Gentiana bicuspidata?

Two-toothed Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana bicuspidata?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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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