Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
virgata
ID:
700306

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 2: 120 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699639

Common Names

  • Virgata Gentian
  • Tall Gentian
  • Giant Gentian

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Description

Gentianopsis virgata (also called Virgate 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 virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentianopsis virgata 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 virgata 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 virgata

Gentianopsis virgata can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Minnesota and south to Florida and Texas.

Gentianopsis virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis virgata?

Gentianopsis virgata

What type of plant is Gentianopsis virgata?

Perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis virgata?

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108772-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.