Exacum hamiltonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamiltonii
ID:
684901
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 212 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684234
Common Names
- Hamiltonii Exacum
- Hamilton's Exacum
- Hamilton's Exacum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Exacum hamiltonii (also called Hamilton's Mist, among many other common names) is a small shrub with pink-green foliage and small, star-shaped, pink flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Exacum hamiltonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Exacum hamiltonii has white to pale blue flowers with yellow centers and red veins. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Exacum hamiltonii 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 hamiltonii
Exacum hamiltonii can be found in the wild in China and Japan.
Exacum hamiltonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exacum hamiltonii?
Exacum hamiltonii
What is the common name of Exacum hamiltonii?
Hamilton's exacum
What is the natural habitat of Exacum hamiltonii?
Exacum hamiltonii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
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
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367499-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.