Exacum klackenbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klackenbergii
ID:
684911
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gopalan
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 99: 271 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684244
Common Names
- Klackenbergii Exacum
- Klackenberg's Exacum
- Klackenberg's Exacum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Exacum klackenbergii (also called Klackenberg's Mist, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow-green foliage and small, star-shaped, yellow flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Exacum klackenbergii 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 klackenbergii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Exacum klackenbergii 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 klackenbergii
Exacum klackenbergii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Exacum klackenbergii FAQ
What is the common name of Exacum klackenbergii?
African Violet
What is the scientific name of African Violet?
Exacum klackenbergii
What is the natural habitat of Exacum klackenbergii?
Tropical forests of 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
Rangasamy Gopalan (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gopalan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20010222-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.