Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
1063928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Atlantic J. 1: 147 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063266

Common Names

  • Short-leaved Rose Gentian
  • Sabatia brevifolia
  • Short-leaved Gentian

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Description

Sabatia brevifolia (also called Short-leaved sabatia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It grows in moist, sunny areas and has lanceolate leaves and pink-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sabatia brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sabatia brevifolia has white flowers with five petals, each about 1/2 inch wide. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabatia brevifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Sabatia brevifolia

Sabatia brevifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

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,