Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
praeclara
ID:
698962

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Marquand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 54 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698295

Common Names

  • Gentiana praeclara
  • Splendid Gentian
  • Mountain Gentian

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Description

Gentiana praeclara (also called Showy Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Europe and western Asia. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana praeclara is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and liver and gallbladder issues. It is also used as a tonic and to stimulate appetite.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana praeclara are star-shaped and usually a deep blue color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana praeclara can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It is also drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Gentiana praeclara

Gentiana praeclara can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus.

Gentiana praeclara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana praeclara?

Gentiana praeclara

What type of plant is Gentiana praeclara?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant.

Where is Gentiana praeclara found?

It is found in the Himalayas.

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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