Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bicaudata
ID:
328736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 602 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328068

Common Names

  • Tridactyle bicaudata
  • Bicaudata Tridactyle
  • Bicaudata Tri

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Synonyms

  • Listrostachys bicaudata Finet [unknown]
  • Angorchis bicaudata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Angraecum bicaudatum Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Tridactyle bicaudata (also called Two-tailed 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 bicaudata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tridactyle bicaudata sub. bicaudata
Tridactyle bicaudata sub. rupestris H.P.Linder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tridactyle bicaudata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridactyle bicaudata is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Tridactyle bicaudata

Tridactyle bicaudata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tridactyle bicaudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridactyle bicaudata?

Tridactyle bicaudata

What is the family of Tridactyle bicaudata?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Tridactyle bicaudata?

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,

References