Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sessile
ID:
684967

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 112 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684300

Common Names

  • Sessile Exacum
  • Exacum Sessile
  • Sessile

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Description

Exacum sessile (also called African Violet, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum sessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exacum sessile is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green with lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum sessile is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry spells. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Exacum sessile

Exacum sessile can be found in the wild in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Exacum sessile FAQ

What type of soil does Exacum sessile prefer?

Exacum sessile prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Exacum sessile need?

Exacum sessile needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Exacum sessile be watered?

Exacum sessile should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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,

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