Status:
valid
Authors:
Rouy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Fl. France 10: 258 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697619
Common Names
- Grisebach's Gentian
- Grisebach Gentian
- Grisebach's Closed Gentian
Description
Gentiana grisebachiana (also called Grisebach's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and other areas with moist soil. It has a slender stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped, blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana grisebachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treatment of fever, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana grisebachiana is a deep blue-violet color with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana grisebachiana is a low-growing perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the plants should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gentiana grisebachiana
Gentiana grisebachiana can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,400–4,400 m.
Gentiana grisebachiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana grisebachiana?
Gentiana grisebachiana
What is the common name of Gentiana grisebachiana?
Grisebach's gentian
Where does Gentiana grisebachiana grow?
It is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
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,