Swertia pseudochinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudochinensis
ID:
498732
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Hara
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 25: 89 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498064
Common Names
- Swertia pseudochinensis
- Chinese False Swertia
- Chinese Swertia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ophelia pseudochinensis (H.Hara) Czerep. [unknown]
Description
Swertia pseudochinensis (also called Chinese false gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Swertia pseudochinensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swertia pseudochinensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Swertia pseudochinensis can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into pieces with at least one bud each and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Swertia pseudochinensis
Swertia pseudochinensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000–4,000 m.
Swertia pseudochinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swertia pseudochinensis?
Swertia pseudochinensis
What type of plant is Swertia pseudochinensis?
It is a flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family
Where is Swertia pseudochinensis found?
It is found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan
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
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371045-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.