Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
698992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haenke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
in Jacq. Coll. ii. 66. t. 17.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698325

Common Names

  • Gentiana prostrata
  • Prostrate Gentian
  • Mountain Gentian

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Synonyms

  • Ericala nutans G.Don [unknown]
  • Ericala prostrata G.Don [unknown]

Description

Gentiana prostrata (also called Creeping Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and can reach up to 10 cm in height. It grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana prostrata var. crenulato-truncata C.Marquand
Gentiana prostrata var. karelinii (Griseb.) Kusn.
Gentiana prostrata var. ludlowii (C.Marquand) T.N.Ho
Gentiana prostrata sub. nutans (Bunge) Halda
Gentiana prostrata var. pudica (Maxim.) Kusn.
Gentiana prostrata sub. prostrata
Gentiana prostrata var. crenulatotruncata C.Marquand

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana prostrata 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 prostrata 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 prostrata

Gentiana prostrata is native to the mountains of Europe and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Gentiana prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana prostrata?

Gentiana prostrata

What is the common name of Gentiana prostrata?

Spreading Gentian

What is the habitat of Gentiana prostrata?

Gentiana prostrata is found in grassy meadows and open woods in Europe and North America

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

Thaddäus Haenke (1761-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108504-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.