Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
profusa
ID:
700067

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.S.Pringle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 53(159A): 127 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699400

Common Names

  • Abundant Gentian
  • Gentianella profusa
  • Profusa Gentian

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Description

Gentianella profusa (also called Spreading Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gentianella profusa can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gentianella profusa flower is a small, star-shaped bloom that is usually white or pale pink in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentianella profusa can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division is the easiest method, and should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer, and should be taken from young, healthy shoots. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Gentianella profusa

Gentianella profusa can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Gentianella profusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianella profusa?

Gentianella profusa

What is the common name of Gentianella profusa?

Mountain gentian

Where is Gentianella profusa found?

Gentianella profusa is found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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

James Scott Pringle (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Pringle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317617-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.