Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
walkeri
ID:
685009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arn. ex Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Gent. : 110 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684342

Common Names

  • Exacum Walkeri
  • Walker's Exacum
  • Walker's Blueweed

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Description

Exacum walkeri (also called Walker's Persian violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It has small white or pink flowers and is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum walkeri is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exacum walkeri 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 walkeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Exacum walkeri

Exacum walkeri is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Exacum walkeri FAQ

What type of soil does Exacum walkeri prefer?

Exacum walkeri prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Exacum walkeri need?

Exacum walkeri needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Exacum walkeri be watered?

Exacum walkeri 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,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367577-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.