Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cephalantha
ID:
697847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 125 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697180



Common Names

  • Cephalantha Gentian
  • Gentiana cephalantha
  • Cephalantha Gentian


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Description

Gentiana cephalantha (also called Cephalanthus Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a terminal inflorescence. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana cephalantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and liver and gallbladder issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana cephalantha sub. vaniotii (H.Lév.) Halda
Gentiana cephalantha sub. cephalantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana cephalantha 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 cephalantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by dividing the root clumps in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and the root clumps should be planted in the spring.

Where to Find Gentiana cephalantha

Gentiana cephalantha can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Gentiana cephalantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana cephalantha?

Gentiana cephalantha

What is the common name of Gentiana cephalantha?

Head-leaved gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana cephalantha?

Mountain meadows, alpine pastures, and rocky slopes

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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