Gentianella profusa
Gentianella profusa is a species of plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
| Gentianella profusa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Genus: | Gentianella |
| Species: | G. profusa |
| Binomial name | |
| Gentianella profusa | |
It is also known as Spreading Gentian. It is a plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory problems.[2]
Its flower is a small, star-shaped bloom that is usually white or pale pink in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves. [3]
References
- Montúfar, R.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Gentianella profusa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T45275A10985365. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45275A10985365.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- https://www.selinawamucii.com/plants/gentianaceae/gentianella-profusa/#references
- https://www.selinawamucii.com/plants/gentianaceae/gentianella-profusa/#references
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