Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nivalis
ID:
698761

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 229 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698094

Common Names

  • Alpine Gentian
  • Snow Gentian
  • Gentiana nivalis

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Synonyms

  • Ericala carpathica G.Don [unknown]
  • Ericala nivalis Gray [unknown]
  • Gentiana nivalis albiflora (Lange) J.M.Gillett [unknown]
  • Gentiana nivalis nivalis [unknown]

Description

Gentiana nivalis (also called Snow 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 nivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various disorders such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana nivalis are usually blue or violet and have a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana nivalis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gentiana nivalis

Gentiana nivalis can be found in the Alps, from France to Austria.

Gentiana nivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana nivalis?

Gentiana nivalis

What is the common name of Gentiana nivalis?

Snow gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana nivalis?

Gentiana nivalis 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,

References