Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 227 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696956
Common Names
- Willow Gentian
- Closed Gentian
- Fringed Gentian
Description
Gentiana asclepiadea (also called Milkweed Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it grows in wet meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are bell-shaped and blue-violet in color.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana asclepiadea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana asclepiadea is blue and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, and the seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana asclepiadea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gentiana asclepiadea
Gentiana asclepiadea can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Gentiana asclepiadea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana asclepiadea?
Gentiana asclepiadea
What is the common name of Gentiana asclepiadea?
Willow gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana asclepiadea?
Mountain meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas
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,