Gentianopsis paludosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
700289
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Ma
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. 1: 11 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699622
Common Names
- Marsh Gentian
- Paludosa Gentian
- Pale Gentian
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gentianopsis paludosa (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 paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gentianopsis paludosa var. ovatodeltoidea (Burkill) Ma ex T.N.HoGentianopsis paludosa var. alpina T.N.Ho
Gentianopsis paludosa var. paludosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gentianopsis paludosa is a pale blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Gentianopsis paludosa 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 paludosa
Gentianopsis paludosa can be found in North America and Europe.
Gentianopsis paludosa FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis paludosa?
Gentianopsis paludosa is native to wetlands and moist meadows in North America.
What is the flower color of Gentianopsis paludosa?
The flowers of Gentianopsis paludosa are usually white or pale blue.
What is the height of Gentianopsis paludosa?
Gentianopsis paludosa typically grows to a height of 30-60 cm.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' 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:369390-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.