Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
catesbaei
ID:
697833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 109 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697166

Common Names

  • Catesby's Gentian
  • Gentiana catesbaei
  • Catesby's Gentian

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Description

Gentiana catesbaei (also called Catesby's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a terminal inflorescence. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana catesbaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and liver and gallbladder issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gentiana catesbaei is a star-shaped, bright blue flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana catesbaei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Gentiana catesbaei

Gentiana catesbaei can be found in moist meadows and grasslands in the eastern United States.

Gentiana catesbaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana catesbaei?

Gentiana catesbaei

What is the common name of Gentiana catesbaei?

Catesby's Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana catesbaei?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

Species in the Gentiana genus

Gentiana khammouanensis, Gentiana bambuseti, Gentiana acaulis, Gentiana affinis, Gentiana alba, Gentiana albicalyx, Gentiana albomarginata, Gentiana algida, Gentiana alii, Gentiana alpina, Gentiana alsinoides, Gentiana altigena, Gentiana altorum, Gentiana ambigua, Gentiana amplicrater, Gentiana andrewsii, Gentiana angustifolia, Gentiana anisostemon, Gentiana aperta, Gentiana apiata, Gentiana aquatica, Gentiana arenicola, Gentiana arethusae, Gentiana argentea, Gentiana arisanensis, Gentiana aristata, Gentiana asclepiadea, Gentiana asterocalyx, Gentiana atlantica, Gentiana atuntsiensis, Gentiana austromontana, Gentiana autumnalis, Gentiana baeuerlenii, Gentiana bavarica, Gentiana beamanii, Gentiana bella, Gentiana bicuspidata, Gentiana billingtonii, Gentiana boissieri, Gentiana bokorensis, Gentiana borneensis, Gentiana boryi, Gentiana brachyphylla, Gentiana bredboensis, Gentiana bryoides, Gentiana burseri, Gentiana cachemirica, Gentiana caelestis, Gentiana caeruleogrisea, Gentiana caliculata,

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

Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367941-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.