Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
jamesii
ID:
698421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 128 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697754

Common Names

  • James' Gentian
  • James Gentian
  • Gentiana jamesii

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Description

Gentiana jamesii (also called James' Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. 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 jamesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various disorders such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana jamesii has bright blue flowers with five petals and a long, thin spur. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana jamesii is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in the spring or fall. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Gentiana jamesii

Gentiana jamesii can be found in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.

Gentiana jamesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana jamesii?

Gentiana jamesii

What is the common name of Gentiana jamesii?

James' gentian

Where is Gentiana jamesii found?

Gentiana jamesii is found in the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians.

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368352-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.