Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
caelestis
ID:
697767

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Marquand) Harry Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 972 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697100

Common Names

  • Celestial Gentian
  • Gentiana caelestis
  • Celestial Gentian Flower

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Description

Gentiana caelestis (also called Celestial Gentian, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has blue-violet flowers and is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe. It grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes at altitudes of up to 2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana caelestis has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive issues, as well as for improving circulation. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana caelestis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana caelestis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed sown in the fall.

Where to Find Gentiana caelestis

Gentiana caelestis can be found in the Himalayas, in western China, and in Tibet.

Gentiana caelestis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana caelestis?

Gentiana caelestis

What is the common name of Gentiana caelestis?

Celestial Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana caelestis?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the Himalayas

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

Karl August Harald Smith (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harry Sm.' in the authors string.
Ernest David Marquand (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marquand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367994-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.