Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
victorinii
ID:
700305

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fernald) Iltis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Sida 2: 136 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699638

Common Names

  • Victorinii Gentian
  • Tall Gentian
  • Giant Gentian

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Description

Gentianopsis victorinii (also called Victorin's 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 victorinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentianopsis victorinii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentianopsis victorinii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late autumn. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gentianopsis victorinii

Gentianopsis victorinii can be found in North America and Europe.

Gentianopsis victorinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis victorinii?

Gentianopsis victorinii

What type of plant is Gentianopsis victorinii?

Perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis victorinii?

Meadows, marshes, and wet meadows

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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' 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:108771-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.