Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Syr. 1: 10 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684376
Common Names
- Exoacantha Heterophylla
- Variable-leaved Exoacantha
- Variable-leaved Blueweed
Synonyms
- Echinophora exoacantha D.Dietr. [unknown]
Description
Exoacantha heterophylla (also called Heterophyllous exoacantha, 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
Exoacantha heterophylla is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Exoacantha heterophylla 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
Exoacantha heterophylla is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Exoacantha heterophylla
Exoacantha heterophylla can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Exoacantha heterophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exoacantha heterophylla?
Exoacantha heterophylla
What is the common name of Exoacantha heterophylla?
Variegated exoacantha
What is the natural habitat of Exoacantha heterophylla?
Exoacantha heterophylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Species in the Exoacantha genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,