Gentianopsis detonsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
detonsa
ID:
700269
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rottb.) Ma
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. 1: 15 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699602
Common Names
- Detonsa Gentianopsis
- Detonsa Gentian
- Detonsa Gentianella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gentianopsis detonsa (also called Fringed Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has opposite leaves and small, blue-violet flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.
Uses & Benefits
Gentianopsis detonsa 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gentianopsis detonsa sub. yukonensis (J.M.Gillett) J.M.GillettGentianopsis detonsa sub. detonsa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gentianopsis detonsa has white flowers with yellow centers, and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like growth pattern.
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Gentianopsis detonsa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Where to Find Gentianopsis detonsa
Gentianopsis detonsa can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Gentianopsis detonsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis detonsa?
Gentianopsis detonsa
What are the common names of Gentianopsis detonsa?
No common names
What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis detonsa?
Gentianopsis detonsa 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,
References
Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
Yu Chuan Ma (1916-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ma' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108755-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.