Status:
valid
Authors:
(Szlach.) Szlach. & Olszewski
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 36: 716 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328103
Common Names
- Tridactyle lisowskii
- Lisowskii Tridactyle
- Lisowskii Tri
Synonyms
- Tridactyle scottellii lisowskii Szlach. [unknown]
Description
Tridactyle lisowskii (also called Lisowski's 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 lisowskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridactyle lisowskii is yellow-green and tubular, about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown and round, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are about 5 cm tall, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tridactyle lisowskii is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, chunky potting mix, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Water regularly, allowing the potting mix to dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Propagate by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Tridactyle lisowskii
Tridactyle lisowskii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Tridactyle lisowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridactyle lisowskii?
Tridactyle lisowskii
What are the common names of Tridactyle lisowskii?
African lily, African tulip, African tulip tree
What is the natural habitat of Tridactyle lisowskii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,