Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cruciata
ID:
697993

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 231 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697326



Common Names

  • Gentian Cruciata
  • Cruciata Gentian
  • Gentiana cruciata


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Synonyms

  • Ericala cruciata G.Don [unknown]
  • Tretorhiza cruciata (L.) Opiz [unknown]

Description

Gentiana cruciata (also called Cross Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower cluster. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana cruciata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana cruciata sub. phlogifolia (Schott & Kotschy) Tutin
Gentiana cruciata sub. cruciata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana cruciata is a deep blue, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana cruciata 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 cruciata

Gentiana cruciata can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians.

Gentiana cruciata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana cruciata?

Gentiana cruciata

What is the common name of Gentiana cruciata?

Cross-leaved Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana cruciata?

Gentiana cruciata is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows and open woods.

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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