Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
luna-gentiana
ID:
1269524

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Grant & Struwe

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 8: 72 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268862

Common Names

  • Macrocarpaea Luna-Gentiana
  • Luna-Gentiana Macrocarpaea
  • Macrocarpaea Luna-Gentiana

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Description

Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana (also called Luna-gentiana macrocarpaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in moist and wet habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and wingless. Seedlings are small and have two needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, humid environment. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana

Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana is native to the Andes mountains in Peru and Bolivia.

Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana?

Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana

What is the common name of Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana?

Moon Gentian Macrocarpaea

Where is Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana native to?

Central America

Species in the Macrocarpaea genus

Macrocarpaea subcaudata, Macrocarpaea pinetorum, Macrocarpaea rugosa, Macrocarpaea autanae, Macrocarpaea affinis, Macrocarpaea obtusifolia, Macrocarpaea bangiana, Macrocarpaea cochabambensis, Macrocarpaea cinchonifolia, Macrocarpaea bracteata, Macrocarpaea browallioides, Macrocarpaea marahuacae, Macrocarpaea neblinae, Macrocarpaea ypsilocaule, Macrocarpaea umerulus, Macrocarpaea voluptuosa, Macrocarpaea weaveri, Macrocarpaea xerantifulva, Macrocarpaea silverstonei, Macrocarpaea betancuriana, Macrocarpaea biremis, Macrocarpaea callejasii, Macrocarpaea lacrossiformis, Macrocarpaea laudabilis, Macrocarpaea maryae, Macrocarpaea papillosa, Macrocarpaea pringleana, Macrocarpaea quechua, Macrocarpaea neillii, Macrocarpaea chthonotropa, Macrocarpaea elix, Macrocarpaea ewaniana, Macrocarpaea gattaca, Macrocarpaea gaudialis, Macrocarpaea gondoloides, Macrocarpaea gran-pajatena, Macrocarpaea gravabilis, Macrocarpaea gulosa, Macrocarpaea hilarula, Macrocarpaea illecebrosa, Macrocarpaea jactans, Macrocarpaea jocularis, Macrocarpaea dies-viridis, Macrocarpaea luctans, Macrocarpaea lucubrans, Macrocarpaea mattii, Macrocarpaea opulenta, Macrocarpaea claireae, Macrocarpaea quizhpei, Macrocarpaea fuentesii,

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

Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327563-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.