Status:
valid
Authors:
Froel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1796
Citation Micro:
Gentiana : 37 (1796)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697870
Common Names
- Linearis Gentian
- Linearis Gentian
- Linearis Gentian
Description
Gentiana linearis (also called Narrow-leaved Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has an erect stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and oppositely arranged. It is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana linearis 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 flower of Gentiana linearis is a bright blue star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are thin and delicate with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana linearis 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 linearis
Gentiana linearis is native to the mountains of Japan and Korea.
Gentiana linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana linearis?
Gentiana linearis
What is the common name of Gentiana linearis?
Narrow-leaved gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana linearis?
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,