Exacum laxiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
1576833
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gamble) Geethakum., Deepu, Kissling & Pandur.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 559: 190 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040609
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Exacum laxiflorum (also called Laxiflorum Exacum, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub with white and yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to India and is found in moist forests and shaded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Exacum laxiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its essential oils are used in aromatherapy and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Exacum laxiflorum flowers are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Exacum laxiflorum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Exacum laxiflorum
Exacum laxiflorum is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Exacum laxiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exacum laxiflorum?
Exacum laxiflorum
What type of plant is Exacum laxiflorum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family.
Where is Exacum laxiflorum native to?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka.
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
IPNI Record: 77304572-1: Added by the Sept 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77304572-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.