Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
gentianoides
ID:
442503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 451 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441835



Common Names

  • Hexapterella gentianoides
  • Gentian Hexapterella
  • Gentian-like Hexapterella


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Description

Hexapterella gentianoides (also called Gentian-like Hexapterella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, grass-like leaves that are green to yellowish-green in color. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hexapterella gentianoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hexapterella gentianoides has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, rosette-shaped plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hexapterella gentianoides is an evergreen succulent that forms a low-growing mat of rosettes. It is easy to propagate from offsets or by division. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -30°F (-34°C).

Where to Find Hexapterella gentianoides

Hexapterella gentianoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.

Hexapterella gentianoides FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hexapterella gentianoides?

Hexapterella gentianoides prefers temperatures between 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sun does Hexapterella gentianoides need?

Hexapterella gentianoides needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Hexapterella gentianoides be watered?

Hexapterella gentianoides should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.

Species in the Hexapterella genus

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121845-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.