Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
699154

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1439 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698487



Common Names

  • Gentiana robusta
  • Robusta Gentiana
  • Robusta's Gentiana


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Description

Gentiana robusta (also called Robust Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians, and is found in grassy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana robusta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana robusta has star-shaped flowers that are usually white or pale pink in color. The flowers have five petals and are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually dark green with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana robusta can be propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller pieces, then replant them in the desired location.

Where to Find Gentiana robusta

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

Gentiana robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana robusta?

Gentiana robusta

What is the common name of Gentiana robusta?

Robust gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana robusta?

It is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368830-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.