Exacum caeruleum
Exacum caeruleum Balf.f.
Exacum caeruleum is a member of the Gentianaceae family and is native to the island of Socotra in Yemen. This annual plant is found in dense shrubland habitats within the Hajhir Mountains at elevations between 900 and 1,250 meters.
Description
Exacum caeruleum, described in 1883 by Balf.f., is an annual species endemic to Socotra. It is part of the Gentianaceae family and is restricted to the Hajhir Mountains, where it grows in dense shrubland at mid-elevations. The species is not reported to occur outside of Socotra.
Distribution
Global · Socotra
Synonyms
Exacum forbesii
