Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
697735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 23 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697068



Common Names

  • Brachyphylla Gentian
  • Gentiana brachyphylla
  • Gentian Brachyphylla


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Synonyms

  • Gentiana verna brachyphylla (Vill.) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Gentiana verna brachyphylla (Vill.) Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Gentiana brachyphylla (also called Short-leaved Gentian, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has blue-violet flowers and is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe. It grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes at altitudes of up to 2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana brachyphylla has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems. It has also been used to make a yellow dye for fabrics and to make a blue dye for leather.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana brachyphylla sub. favratii (Rittener) Tutin
Gentiana brachyphylla sub. brachyphylla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana brachyphylla has bright blue, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana brachyphylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist soil in full sun or partial shade and should be planted in early spring. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month. The plant can be divided every three to four years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Gentiana brachyphylla

Gentiana brachyphylla can be found in the Himalayas, in western China, and in Tibet.

Gentiana brachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana brachyphylla?

Gentiana brachyphylla

What is the common name of Gentiana brachyphylla?

Short-leaved Gentian

Where is Gentiana brachyphylla native to?

The Mediterranean region

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