Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vilm. & Chopinet
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Congr. Int. Bot. Paris 8: 166 (1954 publ. 1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697858
Common Names
- Ligustica Gentian
- Italian Gentian
- Ligusticum Gentian
Description
Gentiana ligustica (also called Ligurian Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. Its flowers are tubular and range in color from blue to white. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana ligustica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties and is used to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gentiana ligustica are small and tubular, with white petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana ligustica is a low-growing, mat-forming species that prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division in spring is also possible.
Where to Find Gentiana ligustica
Gentiana ligustica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Gentiana ligustica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana ligustica?
Gentiana ligustica
What is the common name of Gentiana ligustica?
Ligurian Gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana ligustica?
Mountain meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas
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,