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
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.
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,