Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
violacea
ID:
322163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Miers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Apocyn. S. Amer. : 208 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321495

Common Names

  • Temenia Violacea
  • Violet Temenia
  • Purple Temenia

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Synonyms

  • Temnadenia franciscea Miers [unknown]
  • Echites francisceus A.DC. [unknown]
  • Echites maximilianus Stadelm. [unknown]
  • Echites violaceus Vell. [unknown]

Description

Temnadenia violacea (also called Violet Temnadenia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Australia. It has a single, erect, woody stem and a single, erect, woolly, yellow flower. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands at elevations of 0 to 400 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Temenia violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to produce essential oils for use in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Temnadenia violacea has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Temnadenia violacea are small, brown and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Temnadenia violacea are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Temnadenia violacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Temnadenia violacea

Temnadenia violacea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Temnadenia violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Temnadenia violacea?

Temnadenia violacea

What is the common name of Temnadenia violacea?

Violet Temnadenia

What is the family of Temnadenia violacea?

Fabaceae

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202278: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.