Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Newb. & Goodrich
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
W. N. Amer. Naturalist 70: 415 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746488
Common Names
- Frasera ackermaniae
- Ackermaniae Frasera
- Frasera Ackermaniae
Description
Frasera ackermaniae (also called Frasera ackermaniae, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is also found in temperate regions.
Uses & Benefits
Frasera ackermaniae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frasera ackermaniae is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frasera ackermaniae is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Frasera ackermaniae
Frasera ackermaniae is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils.
Frasera ackermaniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frasera ackermaniae?
Frasera ackermaniae
What is the natural habitat of Frasera ackermaniae?
Frasera ackermaniae is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the western United States.
What is the flowering season of Frasera ackermaniae?
Frasera ackermaniae typically flowers during the summer months.
Species in the Frasera genus
Frasera albicaulis,
Frasera albomarginata,
Frasera caroliniensis,
Frasera coloradensis,
Frasera fastigiata,
Frasera gypsicola,
Frasera montana,
Frasera neglecta,
Frasera paniculata,
Frasera parryi,
Frasera puberulenta,
Frasera speciosa,
Frasera tubulosa,
Frasera umpquaensis,
Frasera ackermaniae,
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
Clayton C. Newberry: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Newb.' in the authors string.