Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
1063931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) S.F.Blake

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 17: 54 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063269

Common Names

  • Headed Rose Gentian
  • Sabatia capitata
  • Headed Gentian

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Description

Sabatia capitata (also called Rose gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It grows in moist, sunny areas and has lanceolate leaves and pink-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sabatia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sabatia capitata has white flowers with five petals, each about 1/2 inch wide. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabatia capitata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Sabatia capitata

Sabatia capitata is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

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

Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:370513-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.