Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
scottii
ID:
498679

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Shah

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Forest. 38(2): 80 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498011

Common Names

  • Scottii Swertia
  • Scottii Gentian
  • Scottii Swertia

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Description

Swertia scottii (also called Scottii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to India and is found in the Himalayas. It is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white or pink, and the fruits are small, red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia scottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia scottii 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 scottii is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in spring and summer.

Where to Find Swertia scottii

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

Swertia scottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia scottii?

Swertia scottii

What is the common name of Swertia scottii?

Scott's Gentian

Where is Swertia scottii native to?

Central and South America

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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