Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
chirayita
ID:
1416787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) H.Karst.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Deut. Fl. : 1025 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429252

Common Names

  • Swertia chirayita
  • Chirayita
  • Chirayita Gentian

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Description

Swertia chirayita (also called Chirayita Swertia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and have oval leaflets. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia chirayita is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia chirayita has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia chirayita is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be planted in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Swertia chirayita

Swertia chirayita can be found in the Himalayan region.

Swertia chirayita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia chirayita?

Swertia chirayita

What type of plant is Swertia chirayita?

Herb

Where is Swertia chirayita found?

India

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

IPNI record: 60447535-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001429509
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447535-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.