Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pachyphylla
ID:
698837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notul. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 47: 7 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698170

Common Names

  • Gentiana pachyphylla

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Description

Gentiana pachyphylla (also called Thick-leaved Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal cluster of blue or white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana pachyphylla is a perennial herb that is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Gentiana pachyphylla

Gentiana pachyphylla can be found in Japan, in the prefectures of Fukuoka and Saga.

Gentiana pachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana pachyphylla?

Gentiana pachyphylla

What is the common name of Gentiana pachyphylla?

Thick-leaved gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana pachyphylla?

Moist meadows, bogs, and wet 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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