Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
699361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad. 5: 527 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698694



Common Names

  • Gentian Squarrosa
  • Squarrosa Gentian
  • Gentian of Squarrosa


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Synonyms

  • Ericala squarrosa G.Don [unknown]

Description

Gentiana squarrosa (also called Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana squarrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana squarrosa has bright blue flowers with yellow throats and a long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana squarrosa is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be grown from seed, but it takes several years for the seedlings to reach flowering size.

Where to Find Gentiana squarrosa

Gentiana squarrosa can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3000-5000 meters.

Gentiana squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana squarrosa?

Gentiana squarrosa

What is the common name of Gentiana squarrosa?

Squarrose gentian

Where is Gentiana squarrosa native to?

Eastern North America

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,

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