Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harry Sm.) T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 43: 88 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376308
Common Names
- Metagentiana expansa
- Expansa
- Metagentiana
Description
Metagentiana expansa (also called 'Expanded Metagentiana', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to South America. It has a single, expanded, oblong-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Metagentiana expansa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metagentiana expansa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metagentiana expansa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Metagentiana expansa
Metagentiana expansa is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Metagentiana expansa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metagentiana expansa?
Metagentiana expansa
What is the common name of Metagentiana expansa?
Expanded Metagentiana
What is the natural habitat of Metagentiana expansa?
Dry woodlands and grasslands in South Africa
Species in the Metagentiana genus
Metagentiana alata,
Metagentiana australis,
Metagentiana serra,
Metagentiana eurycolpa,
Metagentiana expansa,
Metagentiana gentilis,
Metagentiana leptoclada,
Metagentiana melvillei,
Metagentiana primuliflora,
Metagentiana rhodantha,
Metagentiana villifera,
Metagentiana pterocalyx,
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,