Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
querceticola
ID:
1322664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halda & Jurášek

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Acta Mus. Richnov., Sect. Nat. 19(3-4): 61 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335118

Common Names

  • Querceticola Gentian
  • Querceticola Spring Gentian
  • Querceticola Mountain Gentian

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Description

Gentiana querceticola (also called Oak Gentian, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with blue flowers, native to North America. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana querceticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana querceticola has white to pale blue flowers with five petals and a long corolla tube. The seeds are small and black, with a wrinkled surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana querceticola can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Division is best done in spring or autumn, when the plant is dormant. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots. Plant the divisions in a well-drained, sandy soil and keep them moist until they become established.

Where to Find Gentiana querceticola

Gentiana querceticola can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Gentiana querceticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana querceticola?

Gentiana querceticola

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana querceticola?

Gentiana querceticola is native to India.

How should Gentiana querceticola be cared for?

Gentiana querceticola should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept in a humid environment.

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

Josef Jakob Halda (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halda' in the authors string.
Josef Jurášek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jurášek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125647-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.