Evidences Gentiana nivalis

Habitats and communities

The flower Gentiana nivalis we could document in the following habitats, among others:

Alpine lawn with diverse flora and fauna
Region: Valais Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2440m ASL
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Barren high plateau
Region: Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2730 - 2750m ASL
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Barren land
Region: Valais Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2580m ASL
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Small pass in barren surroundings.
Region: Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2670 - 2680m ASL
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South exposed barren mountain grassland
Region: Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2300m ASL
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Number of habitats: 5

So far, we have been able to observe and document photographically the species Gentiana nivalis at altitudes of 2300m to 2740m above sea level.

We have so far been able to observe and document photographically the species Gentiana nivalis between 14. July and 1. September.

So far we have been able to add 5 observations of this species to the database.


Climate	Temperature number T	1.5i	Lower alpine, supra subalpine and upper subalpine, small variation.
	Continentality K	2i	Suboceanic, small variation.
	Light number L	4i	Well lit places, small variation.
Soil	Moisture number F	3i	Moderately moist, small variation.
	Moisture variability W	2	Moisture moderately varying.
	Reaction number R	3ii	Weakly acid to weakly neutral, large Variation.
	Nutrients number N	2i	Infertile, small variation.
	Humus number H	3i	Moderate humus content, small variation.
	Aeration D	3i	Moderate aeration, small variation.

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The exact description of the factors and values can be found in the book «Flora indicativa».

Source: Book «Flora indicativa»

The threat to the species Gentiana nivalis is LC: Not endangered.

Source: Red List of Vascular plants, Switzerland , Edition 2016