Swertia pahalgamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pahalgamensis
ID:
1550982
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Islam, Khuroo & Nawchoo
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 547(2): 203. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031069
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swertia pahalgamensis (also called the Himalayan gentian, among many other common names) is a species of gentian native to the Himalayas. It is a small herbaceous plant with dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Swertia pahalgamensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Swertia pahalgamensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thick.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swertia pahalgamensis is a small evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate full sun.
Where to Find Swertia pahalgamensis
Swertia pahalgamensis is native to the Himalayas in India.
Swertia pahalgamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swertia pahalgamensis?
Swertia pahalgamensis
What is the family of Swertia pahalgamensis?
Gentianaceae
What is the common name of Swertia pahalgamensis?
No common name
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,