Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
698582

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 227 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697915

Common Names

  • Gentian Lutea
  • Mountain Gentian
  • Fringed Gentian

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Description

Gentiana lutea (also called Yellow Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. Its flowers are tubular and range in color from yellow to white. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana lutea var. aurantiaca (M.Laínz) M.Laínz
Gentiana lutea sub. montserratii (Vivant ex Greuter) Romo
Gentiana lutea sub. symphyandra Murb.
Gentiana lutea sub. vardjanii Wraber
Gentiana lutea sub. lutea
Gentiana lutea sub. montserratii (Vivant ex Greuter) Widler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana lutea has a bright yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana lutea is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gentiana lutea

Gentiana lutea is native to the mountains of central and western Europe, including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Alps. It can be found growing in moist, grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Gentiana lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana lutea?

Gentiana lutea

What are the common names of Gentiana lutea?

Yellow gentian, Pale gentian

Where is Gentiana lutea native to?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia

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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