Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cruttwellii
ID:
697997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 225 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697330

Common Names

  • Gentian Cruttwellii
  • Cruttwellii Gentian
  • Gentiana cruttwellii

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Description

Gentiana cruttwellii (also called Cruttwell's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower cluster. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana cruttwellii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana cruttwellii is a deep blue, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana cruttwellii 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 cruttwellii

Gentiana cruttwellii can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians.

Gentiana cruttwellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana cruttwellii?

Gentiana cruttwellii

What is the common name of Gentiana cruttwellii?

Cruttwell's Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana cruttwellii?

Gentiana cruttwellii is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows and open woods.

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,

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