Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nanobella
ID:
698737

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Marquand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 53 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698070

Common Names

  • Nanobella Gentian
  • Gentiana nanobella
  • Gentian

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Description

Gentiana nanobella (also called Dwarf Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall, with opposite, lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana nanobella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana nanobella is a bright blue star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana nanobella 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 nanobella

Gentiana nanobella can be found in the mountains of northern China and eastern Russia.

Gentiana nanobella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana nanobella?

Gentiana nanobella

What is the common name of Gentiana nanobella?

Nanobella gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana nanobella?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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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