Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
chirayta
ID:
498882

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) H.Karst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498214

Common Names

  • Swertia Chirayta
  • Chirayta Swertia
  • Chirayta Gentian

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Description

Swertia chirayta (also called Chirayta 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 chirayta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swertia chirayta is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia chirayta is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination.

Where to Find Swertia chirayta

Swertia chirayta is native to the western Himalayas and can be found in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Swertia chirayta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia chirayta?

Swertia chirayta

What is the common name of Swertia chirayta?

Chirayta

What is the natural habitat of Swertia chirayta?

It is found in dry, open forests and grasslands in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

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.