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Variety traits

Flavor and Aroma of Exacum

Exacum L.

Exacum possesses a distinct sweet floral fragrance, the intensity of which varies throughout the day, peaking in the afternoon.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Persian violet, where this is mentioned in the description.

Flowers of Exacum affine emit a sweet scent reminiscent of a fresh garden aroma. The plant's ability to fill a room with fragrance during mass flowering is a key characteristic that enhances the consumer appeal of the crop as a potted ornamental plant.

Aroma intensity is subject to circadian fluctuations, as confirmed by chronobiological study data. Scientific analysis includes examining the composition of volatile organic compounds, such as acetaldehyde and 2-butenal, the production of which may depend on environmental conditions, including hypoxic regimes.

General information about the subject — on the page Taste and aroma.

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Varieties of Persian violet mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

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Exacum L. · Persian violet

GARTNERIET 3-KANTEN

DK
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