Status:
valid
Authors:
A.W.Hill
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1909: 50 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684445
Common Names
- Exiguum Exochaenium
- Exiguum Exochaenium
- Exiguum Exochaenium
Description
Exochaenium exiguum (also called Exiguous exochaenium, among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Exochaenium exiguum 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
Exochaenium exiguum has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exochaenium exiguum 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 exiguum
Exochaenium exiguum is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the highlands of the country.
Exochaenium exiguum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exochaenium exiguum?
Exochaenium exiguum
What is the natural habitat of Exochaenium exiguum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the average height of Exochaenium exiguum?
Up to 1.5 m
Species in the Exochaenium genus
Exochaenium exiguum,
Exochaenium gracile,
Exochaenium grande,
Exochaenium platypterum,
Exochaenium pumilum,
Exochaenium pygmaeum,
Exochaenium teuszii,
Exochaenium wildemanianum,
Exochaenium alatum,
Exochaenium caudatum,
Exochaenium clavatum,
Exochaenium dimidiatum,
Exochaenium fernandesianum,
Exochaenium hockii,
Exochaenium lineariforme,
Exochaenium macropterum,
Exochaenium oliganthum,
Exochaenium perparvum,
Exochaenium rotundifolium,
Exochaenium baumianum,
Exochaenium debile,
Exochaenium primuliflorum,
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,