Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
grandis
ID:
700278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ma

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. 1: 9 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699611

Common Names

  • Grandis Gentianopsis
  • Grandis Gentian
  • Grandis Gentianella

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Description

Gentianopsis grandis (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 grandis 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

The flower of Gentianopsis grandis is a small, bell-shaped flower with five lobes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentianopsis grandis 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 3-9.

Where to Find Gentianopsis grandis

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

Gentianopsis grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis grandis?

Gentianopsis grandis

What are the common names of Gentianopsis grandis?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis grandis?

Gentianopsis grandis 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

Karl August Harald Smith (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harry Sm.' 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:369381-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.