Gentiana sedifolia explained

Gentiana sedifolia is a species of plant in the family Gentianaceae. It can be found from Costa Rica to northern Chile.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Small herbs with narrow, opposite leaves; leaves up to 0.7 cm long. Small funnel shaped flowers up to 1 cm in diameter, pale blue or violet, with a yellow, white or pale yellow center. Flowers close at night or during cold and cloudy days.

Distribution and habitat

Bogs at high elevation grasslands (puna and páramo),^{[3] [4]} from Costa Rica to northern Chile. It is present at protected areas such as Cajas National Park, Huascarán National Park^[5] and Junín National Reserve.^[6]

Vernacular names

Genciana (Colombia); pinjachi (Bolivia).^[7]

Notes and References

1. Pfanzelt. Simon. von Hagen. Klaus. 2016. Morphological variation of Gentiana section Chondrophyllae in South America and taxonomic implications. Plant Systematics and Evolution. 302. 2. 155–172. 10.1007/s00606-015-1250-x. 15189346.
2. Web site: Gentiana sedifolia. Flora Ilustrada del Páramo de Cajas. Missouri Botanical Garden. 2016-12-01.
3. Web site: Northern Andean Ecosystems. www.terrestrial-biozones.net. 2016-12-01.
4. Web site: Gentiana sedifolia. Catálogo virtual de flora del páramo. 2016-12-01.
5. Book: Smith, David N.. Flora and vegetation of the Huascarán National Park, Ancash, Peru: with preliminary taxonomic studies for a manual of the flora (Ph.D. Thesis).. Iowa State University. 1988.
6. Claudia. Caro. Sánchez. Edgar. Quinteros. Zulema. Castañeda. Liz. 2014. Respuesta de los pastizales altoandinos a la perturbación generada por la extracción mediante la actividad de "champeo" en los terrenos de la Comunidad Campesina Villa Junín, Perú. Ecología Aplicada. es. 13. 2.
7. Book: Ramos, Victor. Manejo y mejoramiento de pasturas naturales altoandinas. Fundación Suyana. 2011. 39. es.