Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
698076

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.N.Ho

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 3: 19 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697409

Common Names

  • Gentian Divaricata
  • Spreading Gentian
  • Stiff Gentian

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Description

Gentiana divaricata (also called Spreading Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 60 cm in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with bright blue flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist meadows, wetland margins, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana divaricata is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana divaricata has bright blue, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana divaricata is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Gentiana divaricata

Gentiana divaricata can be found in the Himalayas, from India to China.

Gentiana divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana divaricata?

Gentiana divaricata

What is the common name of Gentiana divaricata?

Divaricate Gentian

Where is Gentiana divaricata native to?

Eastern North America

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

Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904237-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.