Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
698881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Numer. List 4394 1831

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698214



Common Names

  • Pedicellata Gentian
  • Gentiana pedicellata
  • Gentian


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Description

Gentiana pedicellata (also called Pedicellate gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a single, erect stem and grows up to 1 foot tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white or pinkish and tubular. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana pedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana pedicellata has bright blue flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana pedicellata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely in shady conditions. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Gentiana pedicellata

Gentiana pedicellata can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Gentiana pedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana pedicellata?

Gentiana pedicellata

What is the common name of Gentiana pedicellata?

Pedicellate Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana pedicellata?

Mountain meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky cliffs

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2821141: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.