Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
capensis
ID:
327858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sim

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. Cape : 243 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327190

Common Names

  • Tricalysia capensis
  • Cape Tricalysia
  • Capense Tricalysia

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Synonyms

  • Natalanthe floribunda Sond. [illegitimate]
  • Bunburya capensis Meisn. ex Hochst. [valid]
  • Bunburya capensis Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Tricalysia capensis (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 capensis has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It also has medicinal benefits such as being used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tricalysia capensis var. capensis
Tricalysia capensis var. galpinii (Schinz) Robbr.
Tricalysia capensis var. transvaalensis Robbr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, 5 petals, with yellow anthers. Seed: Brown, oval shaped, with a hard outer shell. Seedlings: Oval shaped leaves, with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricalysia capensis 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 capensis

Tricalysia capensis can be found in South Africa.

Tricalysia capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricalysia capensis?

Tricalysia capensis

What is the family of Tricalysia capensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Tricalysia capensis?

Cape Tricalysia

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,

References