Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
exaltatum
ID:
684183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Parad. Lond. 1: t. 34 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683516

Common Names

  • Eustoma exaltatum
  • Exalted Eustoma
  • Exalted False Bindweed

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Description

Eustoma exaltatum (also called Tall Prairie Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are usually white or pink and have five petals. It grows in dry prairies and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eustoma exaltatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eustoma exaltatum is a large, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eustoma exaltatum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eustoma exaltatum

Eustoma exaltatum can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Eustoma exaltatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustoma exaltatum?

Eustoma exaltatum

What is the family of Eustoma exaltatum?

Gentianaceae

What is the common name of Eustoma exaltatum?

Exalted Eustoma

Species in the Eustoma genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2805321: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.