Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
alata
ID:
376945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.N.Ho) T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 43: 88 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376277

Common Names

  • Winged metagentiana
  • Winged ant
  • Winged myrmecia

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Description

Metagentiana alata (also called Winged Metagentiana, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Metagentiana alata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metagentiana alata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metagentiana alata is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Metagentiana alata

Metagentiana alata is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Metagentiana alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metagentiana alata?

Metagentiana alata

What is the common name of Metagentiana alata?

Winged Metagentiana

What is the natural habitat of Metagentiana alata?

Dry woodlands and grasslands in South Africa

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

Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70028044-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.