Swertia raveendrae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
raveendrae
ID:
1329038
Status:
valid
Authors:
Shahina & Nampy
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 195: 44 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341492
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Swertia raveendrae (also called 'Raveendra's Swertia', among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has an upright habit and large, ovate leaves. The flowers are white and have a long, curved stem.
Uses & Benefits
Swertia raveendrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swertia raveendrae has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swertia raveendrae is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use cuttings or divisions for faster results.
Where to Find Swertia raveendrae
Swertia raveendrae is native to India and can be found in the Karnataka region.
Swertia raveendrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swertia raveendrae?
Swertia raveendrae
What is the family of Swertia raveendrae?
Gentianaceae
Where is Swertia raveendrae 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,
References
Santhosh Nampy (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nampy' in the authors string.
P.M. Shahina (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shahina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144885-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.