Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
1064485

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
London Edinburgh Philos. Mag. & J. Sci. 8: 77 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063823

Common Names

  • Swertia Cuneata
  • Cuneate Swertia
  • Swertia Cuneata

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Description

Swertia cuneata (also called Wedge-leaved Swertia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is a perennial herb with glossy, dark green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia cuneata is used as a traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Swertia cuneata var. asterocalyx (T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu) T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu
Swertia cuneata var. cuneata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia cuneata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a star-shaped seed head. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia cuneata is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Swertia cuneata

Swertia cuneata can be found in China and 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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:370860-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.