Gentianella saxosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxosa
ID:
700103
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Forst.) Holub
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 3: 218 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699436
Common Names
- Saxosa Gentian
- Saxosa Gentianella
- Saxosa Gentianella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gentianella saxosa (also called rough gentian, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and prefers sunny and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gentianella saxosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentianella saxosa is bell-shaped and typically blue or purple in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gentianella saxosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. When large enough to handle, seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a cold frame for their first winter. When established, plants can be planted out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn is also possible.
Where to Find Gentianella saxosa
Gentianella saxosa can be found in the alpine meadows and rocky slopes of the western United States, from California to Montana.
Gentianella saxosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentianella saxosa?
Gentianella saxosa
What type of plant is Gentianella saxosa?
Gentianella saxosa is a flowering plant.
Where is Gentianella saxosa found?
Gentianella saxosa is found in Ecuador.
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
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:369294-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.