About Stalked Persian Violet
Stalked Persian Violet (Exacum pedunculatum) 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 rice fields, grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Exacum pedunculatum
- Genus
- Exacum
- Family
- GENTIANACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Rice fields, grasslands
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- Dodda chiraayatha
Botanical family
Gentianaceae
Gentian family
Stalked Persian Violet belongs to the Gentianaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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