Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1416509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 121 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428974

Common Names

  • Swertia purpurascens
  • Swertia
  • Purple Swertia

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Description

Swertia purpurascens (also called 'Purple Swertia' or 'Purple Gentian', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Americas. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Swertia purpurascens are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia purpurascens is an annual herb that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Swertia purpurascens

Swertia purpurascens is native to the Himalayas.

Swertia purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia purpurascens?

Swertia purpurascens

What is the common name of Swertia purpurascens?

Purple Swertia

What is the family of Swertia purpurascens?

Gentianaceae

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

IPNI record: 371054-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429097
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371054-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.