Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
flexicaulis
ID:
698191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 133 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697524

Common Names

  • Flexible Gentian
  • Gentiana flexicaulis
  • Flexible Gentian

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Description

Gentiana flexicaulis (also called Flexible Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a solitary, terminal flower. It is native to the western United States and is found in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana flexicaulis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana flexicaulis var. complexa (T.N.Ho) Halda
Gentiana flexicaulis var. flexicaulis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana flexicaulis are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana flexicaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Gentiana flexicaulis

Gentiana flexicaulis can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Gentiana flexicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana flexicaulis?

Gentiana flexicaulis

What is the common name of Gentiana flexicaulis?

Flexible-stemmed gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana flexicaulis?

Mountain meadows and alpine slopes

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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