Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
komarovii
ID:
700280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grossh.) Toyok.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Symb. Asahikaw. 2: 64 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699613

Common Names

  • Komarov's Gentianopsis
  • Gentianopsis komarovii
  • Gentianopsis

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Description

Gentianopsis komarovii (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 komarovii 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 komarovii is a small, bell-shaped flower with five lobes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentianopsis komarovii 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 komarovii

Gentianopsis komarovii can be found in the Caucasus region.

Gentianopsis komarovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis komarovii?

Gentianopsis komarovii

What are the common names of Gentianopsis komarovii?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis komarovii?

Gentianopsis komarovii is found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas

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

Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Hideo Toyokuni (1932-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toyok.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1010525-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.