Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
elwesii
ID:
698114

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 115 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697447

Common Names

  • Gentiana elwesii
  • Elwes' Gentian
  • Elwes Gentian

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Description

Gentiana elwesii (also called Elwes' Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan. It has a creeping rootstock and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are blue-violet. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana elwesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana elwesii 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 elwesii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Gentiana elwesii

Gentiana elwesii is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.

Gentiana elwesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana elwesii?

Gentiana elwesii

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana elwesii?

Gentiana elwesii is found in alpine meadows in the Himalayas and Tibet.

What is the flowering period of Gentiana elwesii?

Gentiana elwesii flowers from July to August.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368122-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.