Sabatia formosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
497428
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buckley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 1862: 7 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496760
Common Names
- Beautiful Sabatia
- Sabatia formosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sabatia formosa (also called Formosa Rose Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in open woodlands, prairies, and meadows. It has small, pink, star-shaped flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sabatia formosa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sabatia formosa is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sabatia formosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Sabatia formosa
Sabatia formosa is found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.
Sabatia formosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabatia formosa?
Sabatia formosa
What is the family of Sabatia formosa?
Gentianaceae
What is the common name of Sabatia formosa?
Beautiful Rose-gentian
Species in the Sabatia genus
Sabatia formosa, Sabatia campestris, Sabatia tuberculata, Sabatia angularis, Sabatia arenicola, Sabatia brachiata, Sabatia brevifolia, Sabatia calycina, Sabatia campanulata, Sabatia capitata, Sabatia difformis, Sabatia dodecandra, Sabatia gentianoides, Sabatia grandiflora, Sabatia kennedyana, Sabatia macrophylla, Sabatia stellaris, Sabatia quadrangula, Sabatia foliosa, Sabatia maculata, Sabatia arkansana, Sabatia decandra,
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
Samuel Botsford Buckley (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buckley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:370527-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.