Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
teres
ID:
684989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 414 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684322

Common Names

  • Teres Violets
  • Indian Violets
  • Tall Violets

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Description

Exacum teres (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 teres 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

Exacum teres has white flowers with a yellow centre and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum teres is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Exacum teres

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

Exacum teres FAQ

What is the common name of Exacum teres?

Smooth Gulf Violet

What is the scientific name of Smooth Gulf Violet?

Exacum teres

What is the origin of Exacum teres?

India

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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