Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
straminea
ID:
699382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 502 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698715

Common Names

  • Gentiana straminea
  • Stramineous Gentian
  • Stramineous-Flowered Gentian

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Description

Gentiana straminea (also called straw-colored gentian, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of bright blue flowers in summer. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana straminea 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

Gentiana straminea has bright blue flowers with yellow throats and a long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana straminea is a perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and should be covered lightly with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Gentiana straminea

Gentiana straminea can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3000-5000 meters.

Gentiana straminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana straminea?

Gentiana straminea

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana straminea?

Gentiana straminea is native to the Alps.

What is the flower color of Gentiana straminea?

The flowers of Gentiana straminea are usually blue or violet.

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368966-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.