Sabatia foliosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
1236596
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 33: 155 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235934
Common Names
- Sabatia Foliosa
- Tiedemannia Rigida
- Viola Lehmannii
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Sabatia foliosa (also called 'Leafy Sabatia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to the United States and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are up to 4 cm long. It produces pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sabatia foliosa is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat minor ailments such as headaches and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sabatia foliosa are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Sabatia foliosa is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Sabatia foliosa
Sabatia foliosa is found in tropical Africa.
Sabatia foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabatia foliosa?
Sabatia foliosa
What is the common name of Sabatia foliosa?
Leafy Sabatia
What is the family of Sabatia foliosa?
Gentianaceae
Species in the Sabatia genus
Sabatia formosa, Sabatia campestris, Sabatia tuberculata, Sabatia angularis, Sabatia arenicola, Sabatia brachiata, Sabatia brevifolia, Sabatia calycina, Sabatia campanulata, Sabatia capitata, Sabatia difformis, Sabatia dodecandra, Sabatia gentianoides, Sabatia grandiflora, Sabatia kennedyana, Sabatia macrophylla, Sabatia stellaris, Sabatia quadrangula, Sabatia foliosa, Sabatia maculata, Sabatia arkansana, Sabatia decandra,
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
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224872-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.