Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aurantiopunctata
ID:
593685

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb & Stévart

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 201 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593017

Common Names

  • Tridactyle aurantiopunctata
  • Orange-dotted Tridactyle
  • Orange-spotted Tridactyle

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Description

Tridactyle aurantiopunctata (also called Orange-spotted Tridactyle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady places, such as near streams or in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tridactyle aurantiopunctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tridactyle aurantiopunctata are small, yellow in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridactyle aurantiopunctata is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and sheltered from strong winds.

Where to Find Tridactyle aurantiopunctata

Tridactyle aurantiopunctata is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Tridactyle aurantiopunctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridactyle aurantiopunctata?

Tridactyle aurantiopunctata

What is the common name of Tridactyle aurantiopunctata?

Orange-spotted Tridactyle

What is the natural habitat of Tridactyle aurantiopunctata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270779: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Tariq Stévart (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stévart' in the authors string.