Swertia changii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
changii
ID:
1285501
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sheng Z.Yang, Chien F.Chen & Chih H.Chen
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 49: 155 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284839
Common Names
- Swertia changii
- Chang's Gentian
- Chang's Swertia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swertia changii (also called Chang's Swertia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Asia. It has yellow flowers and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Swertia changii is a popular ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swertia changii has small, white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swertia changii is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed sowing in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Swertia changii
Swertia changii is native to China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Swertia changii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swertia changii?
Swertia changii
What is the common name of Swertia changii?
Chang's Gentian
What is the natural habitat of Swertia changii?
It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady areas
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
Chih Hsiung Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chih H.Chen' in the authors string.
Sheng Zehn Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sheng Z.Yang' in the authors string.
Chien Fan Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chien F.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091110-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.