Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
yabei
ID:
700310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Takeda & H.Hara) Ma

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. 1: 15 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699643

Common Names

  • Yabei Gentian
  • Tall Gentian
  • Giant Gentian

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Description

Gentianopsis yabei (also called Yabe'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 yabei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gentianopsis yabei var. akaisiensis T.Yamaz.
Gentianopsis yabei var. yabei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentianopsis yabei 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 yabei is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Gentianopsis yabei

Gentianopsis yabei can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in Japan.

Gentianopsis yabei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis yabei?

Gentianopsis yabei

What type of plant is Gentianopsis yabei?

Perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis yabei?

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

Hisayoshi Takeda (1883-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takeda' in the authors string.
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' 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:369402-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.