Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
altorum
ID:
697508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm. ex C.Marquand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 129 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696841

Common Names

  • Gentiana Altorum
  • Altorum Gentian
  • Altorum Gentiana

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Description

Gentiana altorum (also called alpine gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that typically grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the alpine regions of Europe, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. Its flowers are blue, with a trumpet-shaped corona.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana altorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures, which are believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, fever, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana altorum sub. purpurea Halda & Jurášek
Gentiana altorum sub. altorum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana altorum is a bright blue, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white coating. The seedlings are thin, light green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana altorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil and is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time consuming.

Where to Find Gentiana altorum

Gentiana altorum is native to the Himalayas and parts of China.

Gentiana altorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana altorum?

Gentiana altorum

What is the common name of Gentiana altorum?

Altorum gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana altorum?

Mountain meadows, grasslands, and open woods

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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