Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1272208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 4384. 1831

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271546

Common Names

  • Speciosa Swertia
  • Speciosa Swertiae
  • Speciosa-Leaf Swertiae

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Description

Swertia speciosa (also called 'Showy Gentian', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found growing in moist, shady habitats, such as in alpine meadows and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia speciosa has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia speciosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Swertia speciosa

Swertia speciosa can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Swertia speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia speciosa?

Swertia speciosa

What type of plant is Swertia speciosa?

A flowering plant

Where is Swertia speciosa found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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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