Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rostanii
ID:
699161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut. ex Verlot

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Dauph. : 242 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698494



Common Names

  • Rostani's Gentian
  • Rostani Gentian
  • Gentiana rostanii


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Description

Gentiana rostanii (also called Rostan's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of oblong-lanceolate leaves and a stem with a few branches, each bearing a single, large, bell-shaped flower. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana rostanii 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 rostanii 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 rostanii 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 rostanii

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

Gentiana rostanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana rostanii?

Gentiana rostanii

What is the common name of Gentiana rostanii?

Rostani's gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana rostanii?

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

George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
Nikolaï Kouznetsov (1864-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kusn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368836-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.