Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
684906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klack.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 84: 118 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684239

Common Names

  • Humbertii Exacum
  • Humbert's Exacum
  • Humbert's Exacum

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Description

Exacum humbertii (also called Humbert's Mist, among many other common names) is a small shrub with purple-green foliage and small, star-shaped, purple flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Exacum humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exacum humbertii has white to pale blue flowers with yellow centers and red veins. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exacum humbertii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Exacum humbertii

Exacum humbertii can be found in the wild in China and Japan.

Exacum humbertii FAQ

What type of soil does Exacum humbertii prefer?

Exacum humbertii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Exacum humbertii need?

Exacum humbertii needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Exacum humbertii be watered?

Exacum humbertii should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Exacum genus

Exacum loheri, Exacum nanum, Exacum paucisquamum, Exacum tenue, Exacum affine, Exacum amplexicaule, Exacum anamallayanum, Exacum anisopterum, Exacum appendiculatum, Exacum arabicum, Exacum atropurpureum, Exacum axillare, Exacum bulbilliferum, Exacum caeruleum, Exacum conglomeratum, Exacum courtallense, Exacum decapterum, Exacum dipterum, Exacum divaricatum, Exacum dolichantherum, Exacum emirnense, Exacum exiguum, Exacum fruticosum, Exacum giganteum, Exacum gracile, Exacum hamiltonii, Exacum hoffmannii, Exacum humbertii, Exacum intermedium, Exacum klackenbergii, Exacum lawii, Exacum linearifolium, Exacum lokohense, Exacum macranthum, Exacum marojejyense, Exacum microcarpum, Exacum millotii, Exacum naviculare, Exacum nossibeense, Exacum nummularifolium, Exacum oldenlandioides, Exacum pallidum, Exacum pedunculatum, Exacum penninerve, Exacum petiolare, Exacum pteranthum, Exacum pumilum, Exacum quinquenervium, Exacum radicans, Exacum rotundifolium,

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

Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906093-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.