Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lihengiana
ID:
746582

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 167 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745915

Common Names

  • Swertia Lihengiana
  • Liheng's Swertia
  • Swertia Lihengiana

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Description

Swertia lihengiana (also called Liheng's Gentian, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to China, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia lihengiana is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright and colorful flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and for its ability to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Swertia lihengiana has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia lihengiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Swertia lihengiana

Swertia lihengiana can be found in China.

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

Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107027-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.