Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
steenisii
ID:
498605

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Geesink

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Blumea 20: 132 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497937

Common Names

  • Swertia Steenisii
  • Steenisii Swertia
  • Steenisii Gentian

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Description

Swertia steenisii (also called Steenis' Swertia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in open grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia steenisii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swertia steenisii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia steenisii 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 steenisii

Swertia steenisii can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Swertia steenisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swertia steenisii?

Swertia steenisii

What type of plant is Swertia steenisii?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Swertia steenisii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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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