Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1526

Genus ja:

Genus en:

# spp.: 2 (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Gentianaceae

Family ja: リンドウ

Infra familial classification: Tribe Chironieae: Subtribe Chironiinae

Distribution en: W. Central & S. U.S.A. to Venezuela, N. Caribbean

Description en: Genus of 3 species of erect, tap-rooted annuals, biennials, and short-lived perennials found in moist prairies and fields from C. and S. USA to N. South America. Leaves are opposite, ovate to oblong-lance-shaped, stalkless, and sometimes stem-clasping. In summer, leafy flowering stems produce showy, deeply cup-shaped or bell-shaped, pastel-coloured flowers, either singly or in clusters, which gradually open from slender, furled buds. In frost-prone areas, grow as flowering container plants in a temperate greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow as annuals in a bed or border. Good for cut flowers.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in autumn or late winter.

Pests en: Seedlings are very prone to damping off.

Description ja:

Comment: S North America to N South Am.

Comment ja: トルコギキョウ

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com