Exacum quinquenervium.

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO.53
  • Exacum quinquenervium.
  • Griseb.
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Exacum quinquenervium.
  • Genus: Exacum
  • Synonym: N.A.
  • Common/Local Name(s): Five-nerved Persian violet and Five-veined Exacum
  • Family: Gentianaceae
  • Botanical Description: Exacum quinquenervium is characterized by: Simple, ovate leaves with a pronounced five-veined pattern (hence the common name). The leaves are arranged oppositely on the stem. The plant produces small, star-shaped flowers, typically violet or blue, with a yellow center. The flowers are fragrant and attract various pollinators. It is a herbaceous plant that can grow in a bushy form.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering period can range from May to September.
  • Plant Uses: Ornamental Plant.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Port Harcourt Botanical Garden Abuja Campus.
  • Habit: Herb
  • Mode: Wild

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