Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
498850

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Shah

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Forest. 38(2): 82 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498182

Common Names

  • Brown's Swertia
  • Swertia brownii
  • Yellow Swertia

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Description

Swertia brownii (also called Gentianella brownii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, China, and the Himalayas, and is found in temperate climates. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia brownii 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 brownii

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

Swertia brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia brownii?

Swertia brownii

What is the family of Swertia brownii?

Gentianaceae

What is the common name of Swertia brownii?

Brown'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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