About Persian Violet
Persian Violet (Exacum wightianum) 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 grasslands. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-July.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Exacum wightianum
- Genus
- Exacum
- Family
- GENTIANACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-July
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Gentianaceae
Gentian family
Persian Violet belongs to the Gentianaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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