Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
crossoloma
ID:
498818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 4: 249 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498150

Common Names

  • Swertia Crossoloma
  • Crossoloma Swertia
  • Crossoloma Gentian

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Description

Swertia crossoloma (also called Crossoloma Swertia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and white stripes. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia crossoloma is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia crossoloma has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia crossoloma is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Swertia crossoloma

Swertia crossoloma can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Swertia crossoloma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia crossoloma?

Swertia crossoloma

What is the common name of Swertia crossoloma?

Cross-leaved Swertia

What are the characteristics of Swertia crossoloma?

Swertia crossoloma is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1m in height. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

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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