Gentiana acaulis
Gentian
Also known as: Ciminalis acaulis Moench +4 more
- Ciminalis acaulis Moench
- Ericala alpina G.Don
- Gentiana acaulis var. acaulis
- Gentiana humilis Salisb.
- Gentiana latifolia Dalle Torre & Sarnth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Europe, Gentiana acaulis (commonly known as Gentian) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms