Swertia speciosa
Also known as: Swertia rex C.B.Clarke
- Swertia rex C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Swertia speciosa is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Himalaya, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, West Himalaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms