Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sceptrum
ID:
699254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Gent. : 293 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698587

Common Names

  • Royal Gentian
  • Crown Gentian
  • King's Crown

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Synonyms

  • Gentiana sceptrum sceptrum [unknown]

Description

Gentiana sceptrum (also called Sceptrum Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has a single stem with a few branches and can reach up to 50 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pale blue.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana sceptrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana sceptrum is a bright blue star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana sceptrum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote new blooms.

Where to Find Gentiana sceptrum

Gentiana sceptrum can be found in the Himalayas and China.

Gentiana sceptrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana sceptrum?

Gentiana sceptrum

What is the common name of Gentiana sceptrum?

Scepter Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana sceptrum?

Mountain meadows and rocky 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,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368884-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.