Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
700371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur. : 166 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699704



Common Names

  • Pumilum Geocaryum
  • Gentianella
  • Hairleaf Gentian


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Description

Geocaryum pumilum (also called Dwarf 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 pumilum 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 pumilum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Geocaryum pumilum is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Geocaryum pumilum

Geocaryum pumilum can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the mountains of eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Georgia.

Geocaryum pumilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geocaryum pumilum?

Geocaryum pumilum

What is the common name of Geocaryum pumilum?

Dwarf Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Geocaryum pumilum?

Mountain meadows, alpine pastures, and rocky slopes

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,

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