Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hoffmannii
ID:
684904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke ex Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 36: 327 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684237

Common Names

  • Hoffmannii Exacum
  • Hoffmann's Exacum
  • Hoffmann's Exacum

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Description

Exacum hoffmannii (also called Hoffmann's Mist, among many other common names) is a small shrub with red-green foliage and small, star-shaped, red flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum hoffmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exacum hoffmannii has white to pale blue flowers with yellow centers and red veins. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum hoffmannii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Exacum hoffmannii

Exacum hoffmannii can be found in the wild in China and Japan.

Exacum hoffmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum hoffmannii?

Exacum hoffmannii

What is the common name of Exacum hoffmannii?

Hoffmann's exacum

What is the natural habitat of Exacum hoffmannii?

Exacum hoffmannii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367501-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.