Gentianopsis thermalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thermalis
ID:
700304
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Iltis
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Sida 2: 134 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699637
Common Names
- Thermalis Gentian
- Tall Gentian
- Giant Gentian
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gentianopsis thermalis (also called Thermal Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to North America, from Newfoundland to North Carolina, and is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Gentianopsis thermalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gentianopsis thermalis has white to pale pink flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gentianopsis thermalis 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 thermalis
Gentianopsis thermalis can be found in North America and Europe.
Gentianopsis thermalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis thermalis?
Gentianopsis thermalis
What type of plant is Gentianopsis thermalis?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis thermalis?
Meadows, marshes, and wet meadows
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
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' 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:108770-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.