Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
olivieri
ID:
698801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Gent. : 278 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698134

Common Names

  • Olivier's Gentian
  • Olivier's Gentian
  • Olivier's Gentian

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Description

Gentiana olivieri (also called Olivier's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of oblong-lanceolate leaves and a stem with a few branches, each bearing a single, large, bell-shaped flower. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana olivieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana olivieri has bright blue, bell-shaped flowers with yellow throats. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana olivieri is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gentiana olivieri

Gentiana olivieri is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Gentiana olivieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana olivieri?

Gentiana olivieri

What is the common name of Gentiana olivieri?

Olivieri Gentian

What is the medicinal use of Gentiana olivieri?

It is used to treat digestive disorders and liver diseases

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368595-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.