Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notul. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 47: 8 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698866
Common Names
- Ulmeri Gentian
- Gentiana ulmeri
- Gentian Ulmeri
Description
Gentiana ulmeri (also called Ulmer's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe. It grows in rocky, alpine habitats and has bright blue flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Gentiana ulmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, jaundice, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gentiana ulmeri has white to pale blue flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana ulmeri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and is best started indoors. Division is the preferred method of propagation as it is fast and easy.
Where to Find Gentiana ulmeri
Gentiana ulmeri can be found in the mountains of central and western China.
Gentiana ulmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentiana ulmeri?
Gentiana ulmeri
What is the common name of Gentiana ulmeri?
Ulmer's gentian
What is the natural habitat of Gentiana ulmeri?
Woodlands, meadows, and grassy 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,