Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
recurvata
ID:
699121

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 110 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698454



Common Names

  • Recurvata Gentian
  • Hook-shaped Gentian
  • Gentiana recurvata


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Description

Gentiana recurvata (also called Hooked Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North America and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, pastures, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem which bears a terminal cluster of blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana recurvata is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana recurvata sub. prainii (Burkill) Halda
Gentiana recurvata sub. recurvata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana recurvata are usually blue or purple, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana recurvata is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or seed bed. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gentiana recurvata

Gentiana recurvata can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, as well as in China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Gentiana recurvata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana recurvata?

Gentiana recurvata

What is the common name of Gentiana recurvata?

Recurved gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana recurvata?

Mountain meadows and alpine slopes

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:368805-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.