Swertia chirata | Chirayata, Chiretta | Various
Swertia chirata belongs to the plant family GENTIANACEÆ and Genus Swertia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Swertia chirata does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Swertia chirata so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Swertia chirata chirayata,Chiretta is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Swertia chirata has herbal applications as a bitter, as a tonic, as a stomachic and as a febrifuge. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the aerial parts. Swertia chirata is called chirayata in Hindi.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.