Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Don ex G.Don) Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Gent. : 304 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697152
Common Names
- Carinate Gentian
- Carinate Gentian
- Carinate Gentian
Synonyms
- Ericala carinata D.Don ex G.Don [unknown]
- Ericala marginata D.Don ex G.Don [unknown]
Description
Gentiana carinata (also called Keeled Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and bogs. It has a single stem with a rosette of bright blue, keeled flowers at the top.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana carinata is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana carinata is a star-shaped, bright blue flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana carinata can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Gentiana carinata
Gentiana carinata can be found in the mountains of western North America.
Gentiana carinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana carinata?
Gentiana carinata
What is the common name of Gentiana carinata?
Keeled Gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana carinata?
Grassy meadows and open woodlands
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,