Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
macounii
ID:
700285

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holm) Iltis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Sida 2: 136 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699618

Common Names

  • Macoun's Gentianopsis
  • Gentianopsis macounii
  • Gentianopsis

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Description

Gentianopsis macounii (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 macounii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentianopsis macounii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentianopsis macounii 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 macounii

Gentianopsis macounii can be found in North America.

Gentianopsis macounii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis macounii?

Gentianopsis macounii

What are the common names of Gentianopsis macounii?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis macounii?

Gentianopsis macounii 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

Theo Holm (1854-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holm' in the authors string.
Hugh Iltis (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iltis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108761-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.