Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tubulosa
ID:
692875

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

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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.

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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 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