Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
700314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 84: 388 (1937 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699647



Common Names

  • Madagascariensis Gentianothamnus
  • Madagascar Gentian
  • Tropical Gentian


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Description

Gentianothamnus madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gentianothamnus madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentianothamnus madagascariensis has white to yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentianothamnus madagascariensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Gentianothamnus madagascariensis

Gentianothamnus madagascariensis can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in Madagascar.

Gentianothamnus madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianothamnus madagascariensis?

Gentianothamnus madagascariensis

What type of plant is Gentianothamnus madagascariensis?

Perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Gentianothamnus madagascariensis?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites

Species in the Gentianothamnus genus

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

Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:369404-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.