Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
susanneae
ID:
1578615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adr.Favre

Source:

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 47: 510 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041538



Common Names

  • Gentiana susanneae
  • Susannes Gentian
  • Gentian


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Description

Gentiana susanneae (also called Susanne's gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and bears a single, terminal, blue-violet flower. It typically grows in rocky, sunny places and is found in the wild in the mountains of southern France, Italy and Spain.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana susanneae is used as a food source for many species of fish and amphibians. It is also used in aquariums as a decorative plant, as it is easy to care for and can provide shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana susanneae has small, bell-shaped flowers that are typically blue in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana susanneae is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they have rooted.

Where to Find Gentiana susanneae

Gentiana susanneae can be found in Europe.

Gentiana susanneae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana susanneae?

Gentiana susanneae

What is the family of Gentiana susanneae?

Gentianaceae

Where is Gentiana susanneae found?

China

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

IPNI Record: 77308288-1: Added by the Nov 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77308288-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.