Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
wildemanianum
ID:
1248566

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

Searching for Exochaenium wildemanianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

Searching for Exochaenium wildemanianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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 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

IPNI record: 77121341-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429035
Raymond Boutique (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boutique' in the authors string.
Jonathan Kissling (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kissling' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121341-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.