Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
piloglandulosa
ID:
498750

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Geesink

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Blumea 20: 132 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498082

Common Names

  • Swertia piloglandulosa
  • Swertia piloglandulosa
  • Swertia piloglandulosa

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Description

Swertia piloglandulosa (also called Pilose Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves and small, star-shaped flowers that are usually white or pale yellow. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia piloglandulosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Swertia piloglandulosa sub. biovulata R.Geesink
Swertia piloglandulosa sub. piloglandulosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia piloglandulosa has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia piloglandulosa is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plant requires little care.

Where to Find Swertia piloglandulosa

Swertia piloglandulosa can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Swertia piloglandulosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Swertia piloglandulosa?

Swertia piloglandulosa is found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

What is the preferred soil type for Swertia piloglandulosa?

Swertia piloglandulosa prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Swertia piloglandulosa?

Swertia piloglandulosa prefers cool temperatures, between 45-65°F (7-18°C).

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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