Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
micans
ID:
698675

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 112 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698008



Common Names

  • Micans Gentian
  • Gentiana micans
  • Micans Gentiana


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Description

Gentiana micans (also called the Shining 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 lance-shaped leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are bell-shaped, deep blue in color, and have five petals. It grows in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana micans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat digestive issues, colds, and fevers. The plant is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana micans sub. kwansiensis (T.N.Ho) Halda
Gentiana micans sub. micans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana micans are small and tubular, with white petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana micans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Gentiana micans

Gentiana micans is found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Peru to Bolivia.

Gentiana micans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana micans?

Gentiana micans

What is the common name of Gentiana micans?

Shining gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana micans?

Grassy 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,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368507-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.