Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lactea
ID:
498656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ksu

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Russl. : 217 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497988

Common Names

  • Lactea Swertia
  • Lactea Gentian
  • Lactea Swertia

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Description

Swertia lactea (also called Milky Gentian, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is native to the Alps. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia lactea 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 lactea are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia lactea 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 lactea

Swertia lactea is found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Swertia lactea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia lactea?

Swertia lactea

What is the common name of Swertia lactea?

Milky Gentian

Where is Swertia lactea 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,

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