Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
baumianum
ID:
685107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilg) Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 716 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684440

Common Names

  • Baumianum Exochaenium
  • Baumianum Exochaenium
  • Baumianum Exochaenium

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Description

Exochaenium baumianum (also called Baum's Exochaenium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry and wet sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Exochaenium baumianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its fragrant flowers. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate dry conditions and frost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Exochaenium baumianum are small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, triangular nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exochaenium baumianum is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry sclerophyll forests to wetter rainforest margins. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe material in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Exochaenium baumianum

Exochaenium baumianum is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the highlands of the country.

Exochaenium baumianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exochaenium baumianum?

Exochaenium baumianum

What is the common name of Exochaenium baumianum?

Baum's Ballart

What is the natural habitat of Exochaenium baumianum?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367588-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.