Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engelm.) Iltis
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Sida 2: 136 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699592
Common Names
- Barbellata Gentianopsis
- Barbellata Gentian
- Barbellata Gentianella
Description
Gentianopsis barbellata (also called Fringed Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of oblanceolate leaves and a single, erect stem. It is native to North America and typically grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wetland margins.
Uses & Benefits
Gentianopsis barbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and medicines. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentianopsis barbellata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentianopsis barbellata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late autumn. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gentianopsis barbellata
Gentianopsis barbellata can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Gentianopsis barbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis barbellata?
Gentianopsis barbellata
What are the common names of Gentianopsis barbellata?
No common names
What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis barbellata?
Gentianopsis barbellata is found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas
Species in the Gentianopsis genus
Gentianopsis barbata,
Gentianopsis barbellata,
Gentianopsis ciliata,
Gentianopsis contorta,
Gentianopsis crinita,
Gentianopsis detonsa,
Gentianopsis doluchanovii,
Gentianopsis grandis,
Gentianopsis holopetala,
Gentianopsis komarovii,
Gentianopsis lanceolata,
Gentianopsis lutea,
Gentianopsis macounii,
Gentianopsis macrantha,
Gentianopsis nesophila,
Gentianopsis paludosa,
Gentianopsis simplex,
Gentianopsis thermalis,
Gentianopsis victorinii,
Gentianopsis virgata,
Gentianopsis yabei,
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,