Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Mey.) Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 55 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684449
Common Names
- Grande Exochaenium
- Grande Exochaenium
- Grande Exochaenium
Description
Exochaenium grande (also called Large Exochaenium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It grows in sandy soils in coastal areas and is often found in fynbos vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Exochaenium grande 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 grande 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 grande 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 grande
Exochaenium grande is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the highlands of the country.
Exochaenium grande FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exochaenium grande?
Exochaenium grande
What is the natural habitat of Exochaenium grande?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the average height of Exochaenium grande?
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,