Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 143 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328067
Common Names
- Tridactyle armeniaca
- Armeniaca Tridactyle
- Armeniaca Tridactyle Vine
Synonyms
- Sarcanthus armeniacus Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Tridactyle whitfieldii Schltr. [unknown]
- Angorchis armeniaca Kuntze [unknown]
- Angraecum armeniacum Lindl. [unknown]
- Angraecum whitfieldii Rendle [unknown]
Description
Tridactyle armeniaca (also called Armenian 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 armeniaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tridactyle armeniaca 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 armeniaca 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 armeniaca
Tridactyle armeniaca is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Tridactyle armeniaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridactyle armeniaca?
Tridactyle armeniaca
What is the family of Tridactyle armeniaca?
Rubiaceae
What is the distribution of Tridactyle armeniaca?
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,