Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
idukkianum
ID:
1334858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Geethakum., Pandur., Ravich. & Deepu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 282: 226 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347312



Common Names

  • Exacum idukkianum
  • Idukkianum Exacum
  • Idukkianum-Leaved Exacum


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Description

Exacum idukkianum (also called 'Idukki exacum', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the Western Ghats and other mountainous regions of India.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum idukkianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exacum idukkianum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum idukkianum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Exacum idukkianum

Exacum idukkianum can be found in the mountains of India.

Exacum idukkianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum idukkianum?

Exacum idukkianum

What is the common name of Exacum idukkianum?

Idukkian Exacum

What is the family of Exacum idukkianum?

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

Alagramam Govindasamy Pandurangan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pandur.' in the authors string.
P. Ravichandran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravich.' in the authors string.
M.P. Geethakumary: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geethakum.' in the authors string.
Sivadas Deepu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deepu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159135-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.