Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
exiguum
ID:
684885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klack.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 84: 87 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684218



Common Names

  • Exiguum Violets
  • Indian Violets
  • Tall Violets


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Description

Exacum exiguum (also called Dwarf Mist, among many other common names) is a small shrub with grey-green foliage and small, star-shaped, white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum exiguum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exacum exiguum has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum exiguum 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 exiguum

Exacum exiguum can be found in the wild in China and Japan.

Exacum exiguum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum exiguum?

Exacum exiguum

What is the common name of Exacum exiguum?

Exiguum Exacum

What is the family of Exacum exiguum?

Gentianaceae

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

Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906089-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.