Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nerterifolia
ID:
698744

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 17: 381 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698077



Common Names

  • Nerterifolia Gentian
  • Gentiana nerterifolia
  • Gentian


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Description

Gentiana nerterifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall, with opposite, lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana nerterifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana nerterifolia are usually blue or violet and have a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana nerterifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gentiana nerterifolia

Gentiana nerterifolia is native to the mountains of Japan and Korea.

Gentiana nerterifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana nerterifolia?

Gentiana nerterifolia

What is the common name of Gentiana nerterifolia?

Nerterifolia gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana nerterifolia?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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

Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368559-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.