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
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.
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 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,