Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lineolata
ID:
698546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 31: 375 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697879

Common Names

  • Lineolata Gentian
  • Lineolata Gentian
  • Lineolata Gentian

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Description

Gentiana lineolata (also called Striped 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 lineolata 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 lineolata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana lineolata 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 lineolata

Gentiana lineolata is native to the mountains of Japan and Korea.

Gentiana lineolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana lineolata?

Gentiana lineolata

What is the common name of Gentiana lineolata?

Fine-lined gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana lineolata?

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,

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