Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
coerulescens
ID:
498867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zoll. & Moritzi) Gilg

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 88 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498199

Common Names

  • Coerulescens Swertia
  • Swertia coerulescens
  • Blue Swertia

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Description

Swertia coerulescens (also called Blue gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, from India to Bhutan, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands at altitudes of 3,000-4,000 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia coerulescens has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia coerulescens has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia coerulescens 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 coerulescens

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

Swertia coerulescens FAQ

What is the common name of Swertia coerulescens?

Swertia coerulescens is commonly known as the blue swertia.

What is the native range of Swertia coerulescens?

Swertia coerulescens is native to the Himalayas.

What is the growth habit of Swertia coerulescens?

Swertia coerulescens is an evergreen herb that grows up to 1 meter tall.

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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