| Family | GENTIANACEAE |
| Genus species | Swertia assamensis Harry Sm. |
| Habitat | grassland and rocks |
| Altitude | 3400-4000m |
| Description | stems glabrous, subalate, basal leaves lanceolate, obtuse, tapered to long petiole, laciniate, flowers pedicellate, large, in cymes of 3, petals broadly cuneate, 2-3cm |
| Size | 20-30cm |
| Color | yellow |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | rosette, tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C division in spring; cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Tropical
Indian Subcontinent (East Himalaya) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | GENTIANACEAE
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