Geocaryum capillifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. : 113 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699694
Common Names
- Capillifolium Geocaryum
- Hairleaf Gentian
- Gentianella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geocaryum capillifolium (also called Hairy Waterwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Geocaryum capillifolium has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geocaryum capillifolium is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geocaryum capillifolium is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and cuttings should be taken in the spring. Both methods should be done when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Geocaryum capillifolium
Geocaryum capillifolium can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the mountains of eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Georgia.
Geocaryum capillifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geocaryum capillifolium?
Geocaryum capillifolium
What is the common name of Geocaryum capillifolium?
Hairy-leaved Gentian
What is the natural habitat of Geocaryum capillifolium?
Mountain meadows, alpine pastures, and rocky slopes
Species in the Geocaryum genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2822517: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.