Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
texensis
ID:
1044128

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) G.Mans. ex J.S.Pringle

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 113: 514 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043466

Common Names

  • Zeltnera texensis
  • Texensis Zeltnera
  • Texensis Plant

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Description

Zeltnera texensis (also called Texas Zeltnera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in North America. It is a small shrub with green leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Zeltnera texensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zeltnera texensis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zeltnera texensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the plant and replanting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Zeltnera texensis

Zeltnera texensis is found in the temperate regions of North America.

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
James Scott Pringle (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Pringle' in the authors string.
Guilhem Mansion: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mans.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120285-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.