Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 229 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697018
Common Names
- Gentiana Bavarica
- Bavarian Gentian
- Bavarica Gentian
Synonyms
- Ericala bavarica Gray [unknown]
Description
Gentiana bavarica (also called Bavarian Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to Central Europe, 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 bavarica is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gentiana bavarica var. subacaulis (Wahlenb.) Schleich.
Gentiana bavarica var. bavarica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana bavarica is a bright blue, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana bavarica is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Gentiana bavarica
Gentiana bavarica is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas in grasslands and forests.
Gentiana bavarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana bavarica?
Gentiana bavarica
What is the common name of Gentiana bavarica?
Bavarian Gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana bavarica?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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,