About Exacum atropurpureum
Exacum atropurpureum (Exacum atropurpureum) is a herb belonging to the Gentianaceae family (Gentian family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/solitary flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Exacum atropurpureum
- Genus
- Exacum
- Family
- GENTIANACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-December
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable (VU)
Botanical family
Gentianaceae
Gentian family
Exacum atropurpureum belongs to the Gentianaceae family.
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