Status:
valid
Authors:
Arn. ex Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Gent. : 111 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684253
Common Names
- Macranthum Exacum
- Large-flowered Exacum
- Big-flowered Exacum
Description
Exacum macranthum (also called Large-Flowered Mist, among many other common names) is a small shrub with orange-green foliage and small, star-shaped, orange flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Exacum macranthum 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 macranthum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exacum macranthum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C).
Where to Find Exacum macranthum
Exacum macranthum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Exacum macranthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exacum macranthum?
Exacum macranthum
What type of plant is Exacum macranthum?
A flowering plant
Where is Exacum macranthum 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,