Gentianella diemensis
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Basic Information
Family: Gentianaceae
Genus: gentianella
Plant ID (slug): gentianella-diemensis
Numeric ID: 20522
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Gentianella diemensis is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bumblebees, butterflies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Australia - New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Bitter Tonic The root is a bitter tonic[154]. It is taken internally as a tonic to the digestive system.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Gentianella diemensis