Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
subuniflora
ID:
1334816

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Hua Chen & Shi L.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 280: 38 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347270

Common Names

  • Swertia subuniflora
  • Subuniflora Swertia
  • S. Swertia

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Description

Swertia subuniflora (also called One-flowered Swertia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas and western China. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The flowers have a white center and yellow-green petals.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia subuniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swertia subuniflora is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia subuniflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is also susceptible to frost damage, so it should be grown in a warm, sheltered position. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm and moist.

Where to Find Swertia subuniflora

Swertia subuniflora can be found in Mexico.

Swertia subuniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia subuniflora?

Swertia subuniflora

What is the common name of Swertia subuniflora?

Subuniflora Swertia

Where is Swertia subuniflora found?

It is found in the Himalayas.

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

Shi Long Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shi L.Chen' in the authors string.
Bing Hua Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hua Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159053-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.