Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
loerzingii
ID:
698562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 30 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697895



Common Names

  • Loerzingii Gentian
  • Loerzingii Gentian
  • Loerzingii Gentian


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Description

Gentiana loerzingii (also called Loerzing's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has an erect stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and oppositely arranged. It is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana loerzingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana loerzingii is a bright blue star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are thin and delicate with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana loerzingii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gentiana loerzingii

Gentiana loerzingii is native to the mountains of central and western Europe, including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Alps. It can be found growing in moist, grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Gentiana loerzingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana loerzingii?

Gentiana loerzingii

What are the common names of Gentiana loerzingii?

Loerzing's gentian

Where is Gentiana loerzingii native to?

It is native to the Alps and the Carpathians

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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