Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lokohense
ID:
684918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 6: 128 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684251

Common Names

  • Lokohense Exacum
  • Lokoho Exacum
  • Lokoho Exacum

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Description

Exacum lokohense (also called Lokohensis 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 lokohense 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

The flower of Exacum lokohense is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum lokohense 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 lokohense

Exacum lokohense can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Exacum lokohense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exacum lokohense?

Exacum lokohense

What type of plant is Exacum lokohense?

A flowering plant

Where is Exacum lokohense found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia

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

Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367509-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.