Swertia hongquanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hongquanii
ID:
1342105
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jia X.Li
Source:
ipni
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 132: 3 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354559
Common Names
- Swertia hongquanii
- Hongquan's Swertia
- Hongquan's Swertia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swertia hongquanii (also called Hongquan's Swertia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a small plant, reaching a height of only 10 cm. It is found in the tropical regions of China, growing in moist forests and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Swertia hongquanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swertia hongquanii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swertia hongquanii is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Swertia hongquanii
Swertia hongquanii can be found in the mountains of southwestern China.
Swertia hongquanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swertia hongquanii?
Swertia hongquanii
What type of plant is Swertia hongquanii?
It is a type of flowering herb.
Where is Swertia hongquanii found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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
Jia Xiang Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jia X.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77201947-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.