Status:
valid
Authors:
Pissjauk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 21: 302 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497999
Common Names
- Juzepczukii Swertia
- Juzepczukii Gentian
- Juzepczukii Swertia
Description
Swertia juzepczukii (also called Juzepczukii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to India and is found in the Himalayas. It is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white or pink, and the fruits are small, red berries.
Uses & Benefits
Swertia juzepczukii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Swertia juzepczukii are yellow in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swertia juzepczukii is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Swertia juzepczukii
Swertia juzepczukii is found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Swertia juzepczukii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swertia juzepczukii?
Swertia juzepczukii
What is the common name of Swertia juzepczukii?
Juzepczuk's Gentian
Where is Swertia juzepczukii native to?
Central and South America
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,