Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
498774

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.C.Bhattach. & S.Agrawal

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Soc. Bengal 36: 47 (1982 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498106

Common Names

  • Swertia alpina
  • Swertia alpina
  • Swertia alpina

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Description

Swertia alpina (also called 'Alpine Gentian', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a stem with a single flower. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as meadows and forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia alpina has small, yellow flowers with a green centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, erect stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia alpina 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 alpina

Swertia alpina is native to the Alps and can be found growing in moist, rocky areas.

Swertia alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia alpina?

Swertia alpina

What is the common name of Swertia alpina?

Alpine Gentian

What is the hardiness zone of Swertia alpina?

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,

References

Upendra Chandra Bhattacharyya (1933-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.C.Bhattach.' in the authors string.
Sunita Agrawal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Agrawal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931164-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.