natural herbs
Swertia bimaculata
Herb latin name: Swertia bimaculata
Synonyms: Ophelia bimaculata
Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Edible parts of Swertia bimaculata:
Root - cooked.Description of the plant:
Plant:
Annual/BiennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
SeptemberHabitat of the herb:
Wet grassy places in lowland and mountains all over Japan. Beside streams, swamp, meadows, scrub and forests at elevations of 200 - 3000 metres in China.Propagation of Swertia bimaculata:
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame at 10°C or less. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.Cultivation of the herb:
Wet grassy places in lowland and mountains all over Japan. Beside streams, swamp, meadows, scrub and forests at elevations of 200 - 3000 metres in China.Medicinal use of Swertia bimaculata:
None knownKnown hazards of Swertia bimaculata:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.