Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
coloradensis
ID:
692841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.M.Rogers) D.M.Post

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 120: 3 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692174

Common Names

  • Colorado Green Gentian
  • Fraser's Green Gentian
  • Fraser's Gentian

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Description

Frasera coloradensis (also called Colorado 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 coloradensis 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 coloradensis 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 coloradensis 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 coloradensis

Frasera coloradensis can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains.

Frasera coloradensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frasera coloradensis?

Frasera coloradensis

What is the common name of Frasera coloradensis?

Colorado frasera

What is the natural habitat of Frasera coloradensis?

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

Claude Marvin Rogers (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Rogers' in the authors string.
Douglas Manners Post (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Post' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105741-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.