Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gentianaceae

Genus:

Swertia

Species:

Swertia chirayita

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow, purple

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 4–8 weeks to break dormancy; sow on surface of moist, well-drained medium.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash