Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
microdonta
ID:
698680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 130 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698013

Common Names

  • Microdonta Gentian
  • Gentiana microdonta
  • Microdonta Gentiana

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Description

Gentiana microdonta (also called the Small-toothed 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 microdonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat digestive issues, colds, and fevers. The plant is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana microdonta sub. omeiensis (T.N.Ho) Halda
Gentiana microdonta sub. phyllopoda (H.Lév.) Halda
Gentiana microdonta sub. microdonta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana microdonta are bell-shaped and deep blue in color. The seeds are small, black, and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana microdonta is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame or sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Gentiana microdonta

Gentiana microdonta is found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Peru to Bolivia.

Gentiana microdonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana microdonta?

Gentiana microdonta

What is the common name of Gentiana microdonta?

Microdonta gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana microdonta?

Grassy meadows and open woods

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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