Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
eurycolpa
ID:
376975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Marquand) T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 43: 88 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376307



Common Names

  • Metagentiana eurycolpa
  • Eurycolpa
  • Metagentiana


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Description

Metagentiana eurycolpa (also called 'Broad-Leaved Metagentiana', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to South America. It has a single, broad, oblong-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Metagentiana eurycolpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metagentiana eurycolpa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metagentiana eurycolpa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Metagentiana eurycolpa

Metagentiana eurycolpa is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Metagentiana eurycolpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metagentiana eurycolpa?

Metagentiana eurycolpa

What is the common name of Metagentiana eurycolpa?

Eurycolpate Metagentiana

What is the natural habitat of Metagentiana eurycolpa?

Dry woodlands and grasslands in South Africa

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

Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
Cecil Victor Boley Marquand (1897-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Marquand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70028046-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.