Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
699540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Georgi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Bemerk. Reise Russ. Reich 1: 203 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698873

Common Names

  • Uniflora Gentian
  • Gentiana uniflora
  • Gentian Uniflora

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Description

Gentiana uniflora (also called Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a single flower. The flowers are usually white or pale blue in color. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana uniflora 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 uniflora has white to pale blue flowers with five lobes and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana uniflora 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 uniflora

Gentiana uniflora can be found in the mountains of central and western China.

Gentiana uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana uniflora?

Gentiana uniflora

What is the common name of Gentiana uniflora?

One-flowered Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana uniflora?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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,

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