Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
schimperi
ID:
498682

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Griseb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 563 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498014

Common Names

  • Swertia Schimperi
  • Schimperi Swertia
  • Schimperi Gentian

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Description

Swertia schimperi (also called 'Schimper's Gentian', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a stem with a single flower. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as meadows and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia schimperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and borders. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Swertia schimperi are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia schimperi is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Swertia schimperi

Swertia schimperi can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Swertia schimperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia schimperi?

Swertia schimperi

What is the common name of Swertia schimperi?

Schimper's gentian

Where is Swertia schimperi found?

It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir 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,

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