Status:
valid
Authors:
Pissjauk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 21: 309 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498015
Common Names
- Swertia Schugnanica
- Schugnanica Swertia
- Schugnanica Gentian
Description
Swertia schugnanica (also called 'Schugnan Gentian', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a stem with a single flower. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as meadows and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Swertia schugnanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and borders. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Swertia schugnanica are white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swertia schugnanica is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Swertia schugnanica
Swertia schugnanica can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.
Swertia schugnanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swertia schugnanica?
Swertia schugnanica
What is the common name of Swertia schugnanica?
Schugnan gentian
Where is Swertia schugnanica found?
It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal
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,