Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 44: 84 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327169
Common Names
- Tricalysia bagshawei
- Bagshawe's Tricalysia
- Bagshawe Tricalysia
Description
Tricalysia bagshawei (also called African Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with ovate to lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tricalysia bagshawei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a food source.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tricalysia bagshawei sub. bagshawei
Tricalysia bagshawei sub. malaissei Robbr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tricalysia bagshawei are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricalysia bagshawei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted and are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Tricalysia bagshawei
Tricalysia bagshawei is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist forests, swamps, and disturbed areas.
Tricalysia bagshawei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricalysia bagshawei?
Tricalysia bagshawei
Where is Tricalysia bagshawei found?
Tricalysia bagshawei is found in tropical West Africa.
What is the growth habit of Tricalysia bagshawei?
Tricalysia bagshawei is a small shrub with a spreading habit.
Species in the Tricalysia genus
Tricalysia aciculiflora,
Tricalysia acocantheroides,
Tricalysia allocalyx,
Tricalysia amplexicaulis,
Tricalysia angolensis,
Tricalysia anomala,
Tricalysia atherura,
Tricalysia bagshawei,
Tricalysia biafrana,
Tricalysia bifida,
Tricalysia bridsoniana,
Tricalysia capensis,
Tricalysia coriacea,
Tricalysia cryptocalyx,
Tricalysia delagoensis,
Tricalysia elegans,
Tricalysia elliotii,
Tricalysia fangana,
Tricalysia faranahensis,
Tricalysia ferorum,
Tricalysia fililoba,
Tricalysia gilchristii,
Tricalysia griseiflora,
Tricalysia hensii,
Tricalysia idiura,
Tricalysia jasminiflora,
Tricalysia kivuensis,
Tricalysia landanensis,
Tricalysia lasiodelphys,
Tricalysia ledermannii,
Tricalysia lineariloba,
Tricalysia longipaniculata,
Tricalysia longituba,
Tricalysia madagascariensis,
Tricalysia micrantha,
Tricalysia microphylla,
Tricalysia niamniamensis,
Tricalysia obanensis,
Tricalysia obstetrix,
Tricalysia okelensis,
Tricalysia oligoneura,
Tricalysia pallens,
Tricalysia pangolina,
Tricalysia parva,
Tricalysia patentipilis,
Tricalysia pedicellata,
Tricalysia pedunculosa,
Tricalysia potamogala,
Tricalysia pynaertii,
Tricalysia repens,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,