Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
zygomorphum
ID:
1342034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & K.S.Nguyen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 110 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354488



Common Names

  • Exacum zygomorphum
  • Zygomorphic Exacum
  • Zygomorphic Exacum Plant


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Description

Exacum zygomorphum (also called zygomorphic exacum, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to India. It has oval leaves and star-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum zygomorphum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments and as an antispasmodic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exacum zygomorphum has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum zygomorphum is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of stems in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Exacum zygomorphum

Exacum zygomorphum is native to the Indian subcontinent.

Exacum zygomorphum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum zygomorphum?

Exacum zygomorphum

What type of plant is Exacum zygomorphum?

A flowering plant

Where is Exacum zygomorphum found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Khang Sinh Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.S.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60478522-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.