Status:
valid
Authors:
Sytsma
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 1596 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063556
Common Names
- Weaver's Lisianthius
- Weaver's Gentian
- Weaver's Rose Gentian
Description
Lisianthius weaveri (also called Weaver's Lisianthius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 25 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lisianthius weaveri is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lisianthius weaveri has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lisianthius weaveri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Lisianthius weaveri
Lisianthius weaveri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, meadows, and fields.
Species in the Lisianthius genus
Lisianthius perkinsiae,
Lisianthius skinneri,
Lisianthius seemanii,
Lisianthius auratus,
Lisianthius auriculatus,
Lisianthius calciphilus,
Lisianthius glandulosus,
Lisianthius laxiflorus,
Lisianthius jefensis,
Lisianthius peduncularis,
Lisianthius seemannii,
Lisianthius axillaris,
Lisianthius brevidentatus,
Lisianthius nigrescens,
Lisianthius saponarioides,
Lisianthius viscidiflorus,
Lisianthius oreopolus,
Lisianthius quichensis,
Lisianthius weaveri,
Lisianthius habuensis,
Lisianthius aurantiacus,
Lisianthius spathulatus,
Lisianthius longifolius,
Lisianthius cuspidatus,
Lisianthius meianthus,
Lisianthius silenifolius,
Lisianthius adamsii,
Lisianthius troyanus,
Lisianthius latifolius,
Lisianthius domingensis,
Lisianthius cordifolius,
Lisianthius exsertus,
Lisianthius umbellatus,
Lisianthius capitatus,
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,