Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
1243871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 206 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243209

Common Names

  • Swertia mannii
  • Mann's Swertia
  • Mann Swertia

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Description

Swertia mannii (also called Mann's gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Far East and Eastern Siberia. It grows in moist meadows and rocky slopes, forming a low-growing cushion of bright green, spoon-shaped leaves. The small white flowers have five petals and appear in late spring and early summer.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swertia mannii is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia mannii is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, white flowers. It can be propagated from seed. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks.

Where to Find Swertia mannii

Swertia mannii can be found in the Himalayas, primarily in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Swertia mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia mannii?

Swertia mannii

What is the common name of Swertia mannii?

Mann's gentian

What is the natural habitat of Swertia mannii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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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