Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brentae
ID:
744590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prosser & Bertolli

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 38: 424 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743923

Common Names

  • Gentiana brentae
  • Brent's Gentian
  • Gentiana bren

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Description

Gentiana brentae (also called Brent's Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family, native to the Alps. It is a perennial plant growing to 10–20 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves, and a single stem with an inflorescence of blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana brentae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana brentae are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana brentae is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems and rooting them in a moist medium. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Gentiana brentae

Gentiana brentae is native to the mountains of the western United States. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in wildflowers.

Gentiana brentae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana brentae?

Gentiana brentae

What are the common names of Gentiana brentae?

Common names of Gentiana brentae include Brent's gentian and Brent's gentian tree.

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana brentae?

Gentiana brentae is native to Europe, where it is found in dry, 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,

References

Filippo Prosser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prosser' in the authors string.
Bertolli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertolli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095487-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.