Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
497913

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Walker ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 127 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497245

Common Names

  • Zeylanica Swertia
  • Ceylon Swertia
  • Ceylon Gentian

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Description

Swertia zeylanica (also called Swertia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, slender leaves and white flowers. It is native to Sri Lanka and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Swertia zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swertia zeylanica is a perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant. It is propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Swertia zeylanica

Swertia zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka and India.

Swertia zeylanica FAQ

What are the common names of Swertia zeylanica?

Swertia zeylanica is commonly known as the Ceylon swertia.

What are the growth requirements of Swertia zeylanica?

Swertia zeylanica prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

What is the flowering season of Swertia zeylanica?

Swertia zeylanica typically flowers in late spring and early summer.

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
John Walker (1731-1803): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371148-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.