Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
affine
ID:
684834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f. ex Regel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 32: 34 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684167

Common Names

  • Affine Exacum
  • Closely-Related Exacum
  • Affine Exacum

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Description

Exacum affine (also called Affine Exaculum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. Native to East Asia, it is found in forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum affine is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including its ability to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exacum affine 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 affine is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Exacum affine

Exacum affine can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Madagascar.

Exacum affine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum affine?

Exacum affine

What are the common names of Exacum affine?

African violet

What is the growth habit of Exacum affine?

Exacum affine is an evergreen shrub

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,

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