Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pulvinarum
ID:
699047

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 7: 77 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698380

Common Names

  • Gentiana pulvinarum
  • Gentian Cushion
  • Cushion Gentian

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Description

Gentiana pulvinarum (also called Cushion 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 pulvinarum is a medicinal plant used to treat liver and gallbladder ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentiana pulvinarum sub. subtilis (Harry Sm.) T.N.Ho
Gentiana pulvinarum sub. pulvinarum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gentiana pulvinarum 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 pulvinarum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame or sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Gentiana pulvinarum

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

Gentiana pulvinarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana pulvinarum?

Gentiana pulvinarum

What is the common name of Gentiana pulvinarum?

Mountain gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana pulvinarum?

Mountain meadows and alpine slopes

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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