Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
huxleyi
ID:
698372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kusn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 13: 64 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697705



Common Names

  • Huxley's Gentian
  • Huxley's Gentian
  • Huxley's Gentian


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Description

Gentiana huxleyi (also called Huxley's Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has bright green leaves and produces small, star-shaped blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana huxleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana huxleyi is a deep blue color and is tubular in shape. Its seed is small and black in color, and the seedlings are thin and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana huxleyi is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done in the spring or early summer by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Gentiana huxleyi

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

Gentiana huxleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana huxleyi?

Gentiana huxleyi

What is the common name of Gentiana huxleyi?

Huxley's Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana huxleyi?

Mountain meadows, alpine tundra, and subalpine forests

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,