Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
teuszii
ID:
685123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schinz) Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684456

Common Names

  • Teuszii Exochaenium
  • Teuszii Exochaenium
  • Teuszii Exochaenium

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Synonyms

  • Sebaea teucszii (Schinz) P.Taylor [unknown]

Description

Exochaenium teuszii (also called Teusz's 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 teuszii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exochaenium teuszii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exochaenium teuszii 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 teuszii

Exochaenium teuszii can be found in the wild in Madagascar.

Exochaenium teuszii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exochaenium teuszii?

Exochaenium teuszii

What is the natural habitat of Exochaenium teuszii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average height of Exochaenium teuszii?

Up to 1.5 m

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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