Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hesseliana
ID:
698331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hosseus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 465 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697664

Common Names

  • Hessel's Gentian
  • Gentiana hesseliana
  • Hessel Gentian

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Description

Gentiana hesseliana (also called Hessel's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and other areas with moist soil. It has a slender stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped, blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana hesseliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana hesseliana is a deep blue color and is tubular in shape. Its seed is small and black in color, and the seedlings are thin and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana hesseliana 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 hesseliana

Gentiana hesseliana can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada.

Gentiana hesseliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana hesseliana?

Gentiana hesseliana

What is the common name of Gentiana hesseliana?

Hessel's gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana hesseliana?

Grassy 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,

References

Carl Curt Hosseus (1878-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosseus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368283-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.