Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
1582539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgew.

Source:

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 86 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200027079


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Description

Swertia tetragona (also called Tetragon Swertia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and large, leathery leaves. It is native to India and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia tetragona is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia tetragona has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia tetragona is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Swertia tetragona

Swertia tetragona can be found in the Himalayan region of India.

Swertia tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia tetragona?

Swertia tetragona

What is the common name of Swertia tetragona?

Four-angled Swertia

Where is Swertia tetragona native 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,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371106-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.