Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
russellianum
ID:
684196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 3: 473 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683529

Common Names

  • Eustoma russellianum
  • Russellianum Eustoma
  • Russellianum

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Description

Eustoma russellianum (also called Russell's 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 russellianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eustoma russellianum 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 russellianum is a perennial plant that is grown from seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Eustoma russellianum

Eustoma russellianum is native to the United States and Mexico and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Eustoma russellianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustoma russellianum?

Eustoma russellianum

What is the family of Eustoma russellianum?

Gentianaceae

What is the common name of Eustoma russellianum?

Russell's 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