Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
moniliformis
ID:
698699

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Marquand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 86 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698032

Common Names

  • Moniliformis Gentian
  • Gentiana moniliformis
  • Moniliformis Gentiana

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Description

Gentiana moniliformis (also called Beaded Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal flower. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana moniliformis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana moniliformis has white or pale blue flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana moniliformis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in early spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Gentiana moniliformis

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

Gentiana moniliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana moniliformis?

Gentiana moniliformis

What is the common name of Gentiana moniliformis?

Moniliform gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana moniliformis?

Gentiana moniliformis is found in the mountains of the western United States, from California to Montana

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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