Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hooperi
ID:
698361

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.S.Pringle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Sida 7: 193 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697694



Common Names

  • Hooper's Gentian
  • Gentiana hooperi
  • Hooper Gentian


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Description

Gentiana hooperi (also called Hooper's Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has yellowish-green flowers with a white center. It is found in moist meadows, pastures, and open woods in the eastern United States.

Uses & Benefits

Gentiana hooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentiana hooperi has white or pinkish flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana hooperi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gentiana hooperi

Gentiana hooperi can be found in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.

Gentiana hooperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentiana hooperi?

Gentiana hooperi

What is the common name of Gentiana hooperi?

Hooper's Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Gentiana hooperi?

Mountain meadows, alpine tundra, and subalpine forests

Species in the Gentiana genus

Gentiana khammouanensis, Gentiana bambuseti, Gentiana acaulis, Gentiana affinis, Gentiana alba, Gentiana albicalyx, Gentiana albomarginata, Gentiana algida, Gentiana alii, Gentiana alpina, Gentiana alsinoides, Gentiana altigena, Gentiana altorum, Gentiana ambigua, Gentiana amplicrater, Gentiana andrewsii, Gentiana angustifolia, Gentiana anisostemon, Gentiana aperta, Gentiana apiata, Gentiana aquatica, Gentiana arenicola, Gentiana arethusae, Gentiana argentea, Gentiana arisanensis, Gentiana aristata, Gentiana asclepiadea, Gentiana asterocalyx, Gentiana atlantica, Gentiana atuntsiensis, Gentiana austromontana, Gentiana autumnalis, Gentiana baeuerlenii, Gentiana bavarica, Gentiana beamanii, Gentiana bella, Gentiana bicuspidata, Gentiana billingtonii, Gentiana boissieri, Gentiana bokorensis, Gentiana borneensis, Gentiana boryi, Gentiana brachyphylla, Gentiana bredboensis, Gentiana bryoides, Gentiana burseri, Gentiana cachemirica, Gentiana caelestis, Gentiana caeruleogrisea, Gentiana caliculata,

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

James Scott Pringle (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Pringle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:368298-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.