Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alberti-grimaldii
ID:
607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wohlh. & Callm.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Candollea 67: 374 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315061



Common Names

  • Alberti-Grimaldii Exacum
  • Exacum Alberti-Grimaldii
  • Exacum Alberti-Grimaldii Shrub


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Description

Exacum alberti-grimaldii (also called Persian Violet, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has a compact, upright habit and grows to a height of up to 1m. Its leaves are glossy, dark green and lanceolate, and its flowers are white with purple spots. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum alberti-grimaldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Exacum alberti-grimaldii flower is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum alberti-grimaldii is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Exacum alberti-grimaldii

Exacum alberti-grimaldii is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Exacum alberti-grimaldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum alberti-grimaldii?

Exacum alberti-grimaldii

What is the common name of Exacum alberti-grimaldii?

Exacum

What is the natural habitat of Exacum alberti-grimaldii?

Tropical forests

What is the flowering season of Exacum alberti-grimaldii?

Spring

What is the average height of Exacum alberti-grimaldii?

1-2 meters

Species in the Exacum genus

Exacum loheri, Exacum nanum, Exacum paucisquamum, Exacum tenue, Exacum affine, Exacum amplexicaule, Exacum anamallayanum, Exacum anisopterum, Exacum appendiculatum, Exacum arabicum, Exacum atropurpureum, Exacum axillare, Exacum bulbilliferum, Exacum caeruleum, Exacum conglomeratum, Exacum courtallense, Exacum decapterum, Exacum dipterum, Exacum divaricatum, Exacum dolichantherum, Exacum emirnense, Exacum exiguum, Exacum fruticosum, Exacum giganteum, Exacum gracile, Exacum hamiltonii, Exacum hoffmannii, Exacum humbertii, Exacum intermedium, Exacum klackenbergii, Exacum lawii, Exacum linearifolium, Exacum lokohense, Exacum macranthum, Exacum marojejyense, Exacum microcarpum, Exacum millotii, Exacum naviculare, Exacum nossibeense, Exacum nummularifolium, Exacum oldenlandioides, Exacum pallidum, Exacum pedunculatum, Exacum penninerve, Exacum petiolare, Exacum pteranthum, Exacum pumilum, Exacum quinquenervium, Exacum radicans, Exacum rotundifolium,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Sébastien Wohlhauser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wohlh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77124083-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.