Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
crinita
ID:
700265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Froel.) Ma

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. 1: 15 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699598

Common Names

  • Crinita Gentianopsis
  • Crinita Gentian
  • Crinita Gentianella

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Synonyms

  • Anthopogon brevifolium Raf. [unknown]
  • Anthopogon crinita (Froel.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Anthopogon crinitum (Froel.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Gentianopsis crinita (also called Fringed Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has opposite leaves and small, blue-violet flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Gentianopsis crinita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and medicines. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentianopsis crinita has white flowers with yellow centers, and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like growth pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentianopsis crinita is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-8.

Where to Find Gentianopsis crinita

Gentianopsis crinita can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Gentianopsis crinita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis crinita?

Gentianopsis crinita

What are the common names of Gentianopsis crinita?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis crinita?

Gentianopsis crinita is found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas

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

Josef Aloys Frölich (1766-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Froel.' in the authors string.
Yu Chuan Ma (1916-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ma' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108751-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.