Status:
valid
Authors:
Coville
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 7: 71 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692208
Common Names
- Frasera tubulosa
- Tubular Green Gentian
- Tubular Gentian
Description
Frasera tubulosa (also called Tubular Green Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves, and produces white to yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Frasera tubulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frasera tubulosa has yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Frasera tubulosa: Frasera tubulosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to sandy soils in coastal areas. It is tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Frasera tubulosa
Frasera tubulosa can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains.
Frasera tubulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frasera tubulosa?
Frasera tubulosa
What is the family of Frasera tubulosa?
Gentianaceae
What is the habitat of Frasera tubulosa?
Mountain meadows
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,