Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
umpquaensis
ID:
692877

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Peck & Applegate

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Madroño 6: 112 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692210

Common Names

  • Frasera umpquaensis
  • Umpqua Green Gentian
  • Umpqua Gentian

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Description

Frasera umpquaensis (also called Umpqua 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 umpquaensis 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 umpquaensis 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

Frasera umpquaensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Frasera umpquaensis

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

Frasera umpquaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frasera umpquaensis?

Frasera umpquaensis

What is the family of Frasera umpquaensis?

Gentianaceae

What is the habitat of Frasera umpquaensis?

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

Morton Eaton Peck (1871-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Peck' in the authors string.
Elmer Ivan Applegate (1867-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Applegate' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105764-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.