Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1(2): 105 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698843
Common Names
- Triflora Gentian
- Three-Flowered Gentian
- Gentiana triflora
Description
Gentiana triflora (also called Three-flowered Gentian, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that bears three, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana triflora has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gentiana triflora sub. japonica (Kusn.) Vorosch.
Gentiana triflora sub. triflora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gentiana triflora has white or pale pink flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana triflora is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the rootstock in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.
Where to Find Gentiana triflora
Gentiana triflora can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians.
Gentiana triflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana triflora?
Gentiana triflora
What is the common name of Gentiana triflora?
Three-flowered gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana triflora?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,