Status:
valid
Authors:
Raf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Med. Fl. 1: 210 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697236
Common Names
- Closed Gentian
- Closed Gentian
- Closed Gentian
Description
Gentiana clausa (also called Closed gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a blue-violet flower. It is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana clausa has been used as a traditional medicine for treating liver and gallbladder disorders, as well as for improving digestion. 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 clausa is a yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with leaves that are lanceolate in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana clausa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by dividing the root clumps in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and the root clumps should be planted in the spring.
Where to Find Gentiana clausa
Gentiana clausa can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Gentiana clausa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana clausa?
Gentiana clausa
What is the common name of Gentiana clausa?
Clausa Gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana clausa?
Gentiana clausa is native to the Himalayas and parts of China
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,