Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
beddomei
ID:
498861

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 127 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498193

Common Names

  • Beddome's Swertia
  • Swertia beddomei
  • Beddomei Swertia

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Description

Swertia beddomei (also called Beddome's gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in grasslands and scrub at altitudes of 1,500-2,500 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia beddomei is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, malaria, and inflammation. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Swertia beddomei are small and yellow in color. They have five petals and a long, slender tube. Seed: The seeds of Swertia beddomei are small and black in color. They are round and have a hard outer shell. Seedlings: The seedlings of Swertia beddomei are small and green in color. They have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia beddomei is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division of the root clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Swertia beddomei

Swertia beddomei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Swertia beddomei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia beddomei?

Swertia beddomei

What is the family of Swertia beddomei?

Gentianaceae

What is the common name of Swertia beddomei?

Beddome's Gentian

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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