Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
zambesiaca
ID:
328081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57: 141 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327413

Common Names

  • Tricalysia zambesiaca
  • Zambesiaca Tricalysia
  • Zambesiaca's Tricalysia

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Description

Tricalysia zambesiaca (also called African Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas and has a rosette of leaves with a short stem and small violet flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tricalysia zambesiaca is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used for making garlands and other decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricalysia zambesiaca is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with white anthers. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricalysia zambesiaca is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.

Where to Find Tricalysia zambesiaca

Tricalysia zambesiaca can be found in the tropical forests of Africa.

Tricalysia zambesiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricalysia zambesiaca?

Tricalysia zambesiaca

What is the common name of Tricalysia zambesiaca?

Zambesian Tricalysia

What is the natural habitat of Tricalysia zambesiaca?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-208006: Based on the initial data import
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.