Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 284 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328066
Common Names
- Tridactyle anthomaniaca
- Anthomaniaca Tridactyle
- Anthomaniaca Tridactyle Vine
Synonyms
- Listrostachys anthomaniaca Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Angraecum lepidotum Rchb.f. ex Rolfe [unknown]
- Angraecum lepidotum Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Tridactyle anthomaniaca (also called African Violet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a short stem, and its leaves are usually oval-shaped with a pointed tip. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tridactyle anthomaniaca has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tridactyle anthomaniaca sub. anthomaniaca
Tridactyle anthomaniaca sub. nana P.J.Cribb & Stévart
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tridactyle anthomaniaca has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tridactyle anthomaniaca is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 21-24°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Tridactyle anthomaniaca
Tridactyle anthomaniaca is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Tridactyle anthomaniaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridactyle anthomaniaca?
Tridactyle anthomaniaca
What is the family of Tridactyle anthomaniaca?
Rubiaceae
What is the distribution of Tridactyle anthomaniaca?
Indo-China, Malesia
Species in the Tridactyle genus
Tridactyle anthomaniaca,
Tridactyle armeniaca,
Tridactyle bicaudata,
Tridactyle brevicalcarata,
Tridactyle brevifolia,
Tridactyle citrina,
Tridactyle crassifolia,
Tridactyle cruciformis,
Tridactyle eggelingii,
Tridactyle filifolia,
Tridactyle fimbriatipetala,
Tridactyle flabellata,
Tridactyle furcistipes,
Tridactyle fusifera,
Tridactyle gentilii,
Tridactyle inaequilonga,
Tridactyle inflata,
Tridactyle lagosensis,
Tridactyle latifolia,
Tridactyle laurentii,
Tridactyle lisowskii,
Tridactyle minuta,
Tridactyle muriculata,
Tridactyle nalaensis,
Tridactyle nigrescens,
Tridactyle oblongifolia,
Tridactyle phaeocephala,
Tridactyle sarcodantha,
Tridactyle scottellii,
Tridactyle stevartiana,
Tridactyle stipulata,
Tridactyle tanneri,
Tridactyle translucens,
Tridactyle tricuspis,
Tridactyle tridactylites,
Tridactyle tridentata,
Tridactyle trimikeorum,
Tridactyle truncatiloba,
Tridactyle unguiculata,
Tridactyle vanderlaaniana,
Tridactyle verrucosa,
Tridactyle virginea,
Tridactyle virgula,
Tridactyle aurantiopunctata,
Tridactyle exellii,
Tridactyle pentalobata,
Tridactyle thomensis,
Tridactyle fimbripetala,
Tridactyle nanne-ritzkae,
Tridactyle minutifolia,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,