Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
atropurpureum
ID:
684850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Or. 1: 24 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684183



Common Names

  • Atropurpureum Violets
  • Indian Violets
  • Tall Violets


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Description

Exacum atropurpureum (also called 'Dark-purple Exacum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, Tibet, and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white flowers and a short, thick stem. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum atropurpureum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including its ability to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exacum atropurpureum is purple with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum atropurpureum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Exacum atropurpureum

Exacum atropurpureum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Exacum atropurpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum atropurpureum?

Exacum atropurpureum

What are the common names of Exacum atropurpureum?

Purple Star

What is the natural habitat of Exacum atropurpureum?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

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