Geocaulon lividum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lividum
ID:
700376
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 30: 23 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699709
Common Names
- Lividum Geocaulon
- Gentianella
- Hairleaf Gentian
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geocaulon lividum (also called Blue-eyed Mary, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Geocaulon lividum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geocaulon lividum is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geocaulon lividum is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Geocaulon lividum
Geocaulon lividum can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the mountains of eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Georgia.
Geocaulon lividum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geocaulon lividum?
Geocaulon lividum
What is the common name of Geocaulon lividum?
Livid Earthnut
What is the natural habitat of Geocaulon lividum?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woods
Species in the Geocaulon genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2822531: Based on the initial data import
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.