Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
697815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 126 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697148



Common Names

  • Gentian
  • Head Gentian
  • Head Gentian


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Synonyms

  • Ericala capitata D.Don ex G.Don [unknown]

Description

Gentiana capitata (also called Drummond's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the temperate regions of North America. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and bogs. It has a single stem with a rosette of bright blue, cup-shaped flowers at the top.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana capitata is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana capitata sub. harwanensis (G.Singh) Halda
Gentiana capitata sub. capitata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana capitata is a star-shaped, bright blue flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana capitata 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 capitata

Gentiana capitata can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Gentiana capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana capitata?

Gentiana capitata

What is the common name of Gentiana capitata?

Headed Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana capitata?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

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.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367929-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.