Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boutique) Kissling
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 252 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247904
Common Names
- Exochaenium Wildemanianum
- Exochaenium
- Exochaenium Wildemanianum
Description
Exochaenium wildemanianum (also called Wildeman's Exochaenium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China. It has leathery, elliptic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, thickets and scrublands at elevations of 500-2,200m.
Uses & Benefits
Exochaenium wildemanianum is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Exochaenium wildemanianum has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exochaenium wildemanianum is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Exochaenium wildemanianum
Exochaenium wildemanianum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Exochaenium wildemanianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exochaenium wildemanianum?
Exochaenium wildemanianum
What is the common name of Exochaenium wildemanianum?
Wildeman's Exochaenium
What is the natural habitat of Exochaenium wildemanianum?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
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,