Swertia pumila
Also known as: Swertia minima Gilg +2 more
- Swertia minima Gilg
- Swertia petitiana A.Rich.
- Swertia wojeratensis N.E.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Swertia pumila is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania