Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
harrowiana
ID:
698307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 221 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697640

Common Names

  • Harrow's Gentian
  • Harrow's Gentian
  • Harrow's Gentian

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Description

Gentiana harrowiana (also called Harrow's gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Gentianaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region, growing in meadows and mountain slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a single flower, which is typically blue in color.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana harrowiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treatment of fever, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gentiana harrowiana flower is a bright blue and white star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana harrowiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gentiana harrowiana

Gentiana harrowiana can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,400–4,400 m.

Gentiana harrowiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana harrowiana?

Gentiana harrowiana

What is the common name of Gentiana harrowiana?

Harrow's Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana harrowiana?

Alps

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368264-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.