Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
684878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 716 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684211



Common Names

  • Divaricatum Violets
  • Indian Violets
  • Tall Violets


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Description

Exacum divaricatum (also called Divaricate Exacum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The leaves are narrow and lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum divaricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Exacum divaricatum sub. latifolium (Klack.) Klack.
Exacum divaricatum sub. divaricatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exacum divaricatum is white 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 divaricatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of sandy soil. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and kept moist but not wet. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Exacum divaricatum

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

Exacum divaricatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum divaricatum?

Exacum divaricatum

What are the common names of Exacum divaricatum?

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What is the natural habitat of Exacum divaricatum?

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,

References

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367483-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.