Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
498779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 4: 242 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498111

Common Names

  • Swertia acaulis
  • Swertia acaulis
  • Swertia acaulis

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Description

Swertia acaulis (also called Acaulis Gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has a rosette of leaves at the base and a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia acaulis has yellow flowers with four petals and four stamens. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia acaulis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Swertia acaulis

Swertia acaulis can be found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

Swertia acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia acaulis?

Swertia acaulis

What is the common name of Swertia acaulis?

Stemless Gentian

What is the hardiness zone of Swertia acaulis?

3-7

Species in the Swertia genus

Swertia zeylanica, Swertia wattii, Swertia welwitschii, Swertia woodii, Swertia yezo-alpina, Swertia steenisii, Swertia striata, Swertia swertopsis, Swertia tashiroi, Swertia taylorii, Swertia lurida, Swertia staintonii, Swertia mildbraedii, Swertia mileensis, Swertia thomsonii, Swertia iberica, Swertia grandiflora, Swertia lastii, Swertia lactea, Swertia japonica, Swertia lawii, Swertia leduci, Swertia longifolis, Swertia juzepczukii, Swertia javanica, Swertia scottii, Swertia schimperi, Swertia schugnanica, Swertia punctata, Swertia ramosa, Swertia volkensii, Swertia pumila, Swertia papuana, Swertia nepalensis, Swertia oxyphylla, Swertia obtusa, Swertia pseudochinensis, Swertia polynectaria, Swertia pseudohookeri, Swertia perennis, Swertia piloglandulosa, Swertia pinetorum, Swertia alternifolia, Swertia acaulis, Swertia densifolia, Swertia crassiuscula, Swertia crossoloma, Swertia decurrens, Swertia fedtschenkoana, Swertia corymbosa,

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,

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