Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaica
ID:
699079

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 1: 55 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698412

Common Names

  • Gentiana pyrenaica
  • Gentian Pyrenean
  • Pyrenean Gentian

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Synonyms

  • Ericala pyrenaica G.Don [unknown]

Description

Gentiana pyrenaica (also called Pyrenean Gentian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians, and is found in grassy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana pyrenaica 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

Gentiana pyrenaica has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana pyrenaica 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 pyrenaica

Gentiana pyrenaica can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains of France and Spain.

Gentiana pyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana pyrenaica?

Gentiana pyrenaica

What is the common name of Gentiana pyrenaica?

Pyrenean Gentian

What is the habitat of Gentiana pyrenaica?

Gentiana pyrenaica 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,

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