Status:
valid
Authors:
Walter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 88 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692173
Common Names
- Carolina Green Gentian
- Carolina Gentian
- Fraser's Gentian
Description
Frasera caroliniensis (also called Carolina 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 caroliniensis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frasera caroliniensis has white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frasera caroliniensis 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 caroliniensis
Frasera caroliniensis can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.
Frasera caroliniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frasera caroliniensis?
Frasera caroliniensis
What is the common name of Frasera caroliniensis?
Carolina frasera
What is the natural habitat of Frasera caroliniensis?
Dry, open areas of eastern North America
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,