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Description
Gentianopsis Holopetala is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is also known as the Pygmy Gentian. This plant is native to North America and can be found in parts of Canada and the United States, including Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. It typically grows in wet meadows, bogs, and tundra habitats at high elevations.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Eukarya||———–|—————-|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Magnoliophyta|| Class| Magnoliopsida|| Order| Gentianales|| Family| Gentianaceae|| Genus| Gentianopsis|| Species| Gentianopsis Holopetala |
Appearance
Gentianopsis Holopetala is a small plant that typically grows to be about 2-4 inches tall. It has dark green leaves that are arranged in a rosette at the base of the plant. The flowers are blue or purple and are shaped like trumpets with flared lobes. They bloom in late summer or early fall and last for several weeks.
Care Guide
Gentianopsis Holopetala requires moist soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate cold temperatures and is hardy in zones 2-7. It is recommended to fertilize this plant with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. It is also important to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Common Pests & Diseases
Gentianopsis Holopetala is not commonly affected by pests or diseases. However, it may be susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet or if it is planted in poorly drained soil.
Habitat
Gentianopsis Holopetala is native to North America and can be found in parts of Canada and the United States, including Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. It typically grows in wet meadows, bogs, and tundra habitats at high elevations.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Gentianopsis Holopetala be grown in a container?
A: Yes, it can be grown in a container as long as the soil is kept moist and it receives enough sunlight.
Q: Does Gentianopsis Holopetala attract pollinators?
A: Yes, it is known to attract bees and butterflies.
Q: How often should I water Gentianopsis Holopetala?
A: It is important to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Watering once or twice a week should be sufficient, depending on the climate and soil conditions.
Q: How can I propagate Gentianopsis Holopetala?
A: This plant can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Related Plants
– Gentiana Andrewsii (Bottle Gentian)- Gentiana Crinita (Fringed Gentian)- Gentiana Saponaria (Soapwort Gentian)- Gentiana Amarella (Autumn Gentian)
References
– USDA Plants Database: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=GEHO7– Missouri Botanical Garden: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=l290– North Carolina State University Extension: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/pygmy-gentian-gentianopsis-holopetala
