Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
498775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
ksu

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 278 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498107

Common Names

  • Swertia alternifolia
  • Swertia alternifolia
  • Swertia alternifolia

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Description

Swertia alternifolia (also called Alternifolia Swertia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant with long, slender leaves and a bright yellow flower. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia alternifolia 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 alternifolia

Swertia alternifolia can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Swertia alternifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia alpina?

Swertia alpina

What is the common name of Swertia alpina?

Alpine Swertia

What are the characteristics of Swertia alpina?

Swertia alpina is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1m in height. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

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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