Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
appendiculatum
ID:
684844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klack.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 84: 79 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684177

Common Names

  • Appendicul Violets
  • Indian Violets
  • Tall Violets

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Description

Exacum appendiculatum (also called 'Appendage-bearing Exacum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, Tibet, and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white flowers and a short, thick stem. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum appendiculatum 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 appendiculatum 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 appendiculatum is a small shrub, growing to a height of 0.5-2 m. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. Layering is done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Exacum appendiculatum

Exacum appendiculatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Exacum appendiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum appendiculatum?

Exacum appendiculatum

What are the common names of Exacum appendiculatum?

Purple Star, Star of Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Exacum appendiculatum?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906085-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.