Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
692850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mulford

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 19: 119 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692183

Common Names

  • Frasera montana
  • Mountain Green Gentian
  • Mountain Gentian

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Description

Frasera montana (also called Mountain Green-gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Frasera montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frasera montana has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frasera montana 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 montana

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

Frasera montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frasera montana?

Frasera montana

What is the common name of Frasera montana?

Mountain frasera

What is the natural habitat of Frasera montana?

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