Eutaxia exilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Wilkins & G.R.Hend.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia20: 119 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746440
Common Names
- Eutaxia Exilis
- Exilis Eutaxia
- Exili Eutaxia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eutaxia exilis (also called Slender Eutaxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Eutaxia exilis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Eutaxia exilis flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eutaxia exilis is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, but the seedlings will not flower until the fourth year.
Where to Find Eutaxia exilis
Eutaxia exilis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Eutaxia exilis FAQ
What is the common name of Eutaxia exilis?
Exilis Eutaxia
What is the natural habitat of Eutaxia exilis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the flower color of Eutaxia exilis?
White or yellow
Species in the Eutaxia genus
Eutaxia microphylla, Eutaxia cuneata, Eutaxia obovata, Eutaxia parvifolia, Eutaxia virgata, Eutaxia epacridoides, Eutaxia actinophylla, Eutaxia andocada, Eutaxia lasiocalyx, Eutaxia nanophylla, Eutaxia rubricarina, Eutaxia epacridioides, Eutaxia hirsuta, Eutaxia exilis, Eutaxia neurocalyx, Eutaxia acanthoclada, Eutaxia inuncta, Eutaxia major, Eutaxia lutea, Eutaxia lasiophylla, Eutaxia myrtifolia, Eutaxia diffusa, Eutaxia empetrifolia, Eutaxia microphylla, Eutaxia leptophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.
Gemma Robyn Henderson (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.R.Hend.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108552-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Eutaxia exilis C.F.Wilkins & G.R.Hend.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.