Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
498724

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Shah

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Forest. 38(2): 79 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498056



Common Names

  • Swertia Nepalensis
  • Nepalese Swertia
  • Nepalese Gentian


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Description

Swertia nepalensis (also called Nepal gentian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia nepalensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swertia nepalensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia nepalensis can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into pieces with at least one bud each and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Swertia nepalensis

Swertia nepalensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000–4,000 m.

Swertia nepalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia nepalensis?

Swertia nepalensis

What type of plant is Swertia nepalensis?

It is a flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family

Where is Swertia nepalensis found?

It is found in the Himalayas, China, and 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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