Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
viscidiflorus
ID:
1064167

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 45: 398 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063505



Common Names

  • Lisianthius viscidiflorus
  • Sticky-flowered Lisianthius
  • Lisianthius


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Description

Lisianthius viscidiflorus (also called sticky gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Lisianthius viscidiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lisianthius viscidiflorus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and slightly flattened. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lisianthius viscidiflorus is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lisianthius viscidiflorus

Lisianthius viscidiflorus is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Species in the Lisianthius genus

Lisianthius perkinsiae, Lisianthius skinneri, Lisianthius seemanii, Lisianthius auratus, Lisianthius auriculatus, Lisianthius calciphilus, Lisianthius glandulosus, Lisianthius laxiflorus, Lisianthius jefensis, Lisianthius peduncularis, Lisianthius seemannii, Lisianthius axillaris, Lisianthius brevidentatus, Lisianthius nigrescens, Lisianthius saponarioides, Lisianthius viscidiflorus, Lisianthius oreopolus, Lisianthius quichensis, Lisianthius weaveri, Lisianthius habuensis, Lisianthius aurantiacus, Lisianthius spathulatus, Lisianthius longifolius, Lisianthius cuspidatus, Lisianthius meianthus, Lisianthius silenifolius, Lisianthius adamsii, Lisianthius troyanus, Lisianthius latifolius, Lisianthius domingensis, Lisianthius cordifolius, Lisianthius exsertus, Lisianthius umbellatus, Lisianthius capitatus,

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,

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