Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
nitida
ID:
700019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Fabris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 7: 91 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699352



Common Names

  • Nitida Gentian
  • Gentianella nitida
  • Nitida's Gentian


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Description

Gentianella nitida (also called Shining gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, where it grows in moist meadows and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gentianella nitida has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentianella nitida is a small, white or pinkish-white, bell-shaped flower with 4-5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white or pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers with 4-5 petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentianella nitida is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Gentianella nitida

Gentianella nitida can be found in Europe and Asia.

Gentianella nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianella nitida?

Gentianella nitida

What is the common name of Gentianella nitida?

Mountain gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentianella nitida?

Mountainous regions

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Humberto Antonio Fabris (1924-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fabris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108709-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.