Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
498627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 535 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497959

Common Names

  • Swertia Mildbraedii
  • Mildbraedii Swertia
  • Mildbraedii Gentian

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Description

Swertia mildbraedii (also called Mildbraed's Swertia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in open grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia mildbraedii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Swertia mildbraedii are yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia mildbraedii is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the Himalayan region. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Swertia mildbraedii

Swertia mildbraedii can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Swertia mildbraedii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia mildbraedii?

Swertia mildbraedii

What is the common name of Swertia mildbraedii?

Mildbraed's Gentian

What is the natural habitat of Swertia mildbraedii?

It is native to India

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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