Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
698609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1(2): 108 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697942

Common Names

  • Gentian Macrophylla
  • Mountain Gentian
  • Fringed Gentian

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Description

Gentiana macrophylla (also called the Large-leaved gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are bell-shaped, deep blue in color, and have five petals. It grows in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana macrophylla has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana macrophylla sub. fetisowii (Regel & C.Winkl.) Halda
Gentiana macrophylla var. fetissowii (Regel & Winkl.) Ma & K.C.Hsia
Gentiana macrophylla sub. macrophylla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana macrophylla has a bright blue 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla

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

Gentiana macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana macrophylla?

Gentiana macrophylla

What is the common name of Gentiana macrophylla?

Large-leaved gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana macrophylla?

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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