Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
albomarginata
ID:
692833

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 280 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692166

Common Names

  • White-margined Frasera
  • Albomarginata Frasera
  • White-margined Gentian

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Description

Frasera albomarginata (also called White-margined Green Gentian, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to western North America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Frasera albomarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Frasera albomarginata var. purpusii Jeps.
Frasera albomarginata var. albomarginata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frasera albomarginata has white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frasera albomarginata is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat.

Where to Find Frasera albomarginata

Frasera albomarginata can be found in western North America, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Frasera albomarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frasera albomarginata?

Frasera albomarginata

What is the common name of Frasera albomarginata?

White-margined frasera

What is the natural habitat of Frasera albomarginata?

Dry, open areas of western North America

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