Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
perfoliata
ID:
566915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Huds.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Fl. Angl. : 146 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566247

Common Names

  • Blackstonia perfoliata
  • Perfoliate Meadow-rue
  • Perfoliate-leaved Meadow-rue

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Synonyms

  • Chlora sicula Tineo [unknown]

Description

Blackstonia perfoliata (also called Yellow-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry, sandy soils, such as heaths and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Blackstonia perfoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Blackstonia perfoliata sub. intermedia (Ten.) Zeltner
Blackstonia perfoliata sub. perfoliata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Blackstonia perfoliata are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blackstonia perfoliata is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Blackstonia perfoliata

Blackstonia perfoliata can be found in the grasslands of western and central Europe, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Blackstonia perfoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blackstonia perfoliata?

Blackstonia perfoliata

What is the common name of Blackstonia perfoliata?

Perfoliate Yellow Wort

What is the habitat of Blackstonia perfoliata?

Grassland, heaths, and scrub

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366508-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.