Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 227 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698389
Common Names
- Gentiana punctata
- Gentian Spotted
- Spotted Gentian
Description
Gentiana punctata (also called Spotted 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 punctata is a medicinal plant used to treat liver and gallbladder ailments and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentiana punctata is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana punctata is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 8-12 inches. It is native to Europe and Asia and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year to germinate.
Where to Find Gentiana punctata
Gentiana punctata is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Gentiana punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana punctata?
Gentiana punctata
What is the common name of Gentiana punctata?
Mountain gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana punctata?
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,