Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
498658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult.) Makino

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24: 294 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497990

Common Names

  • Japonica Swertia
  • Japonica Gentian
  • Japonica Swertia

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Description

Swertia japonica (also called Japanese Gentian, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is native to Japan. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia japonica 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

The flowers of Swertia japonica are yellow in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia japonica is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Swertia japonica

Swertia japonica is found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Swertia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia japonica?

Swertia japonica

What is the common name of Swertia japonica?

Japanese Gentian

Where is Swertia japonica native to?

Japan

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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