Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
pseudodanguyanus
ID:
1331369

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grey-Wilson) Flicker

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 48 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343823

Common Names

  • Pseudodanguyanus Bush Violet
  • African Bush Violet
  • Bush Violet

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Description

Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus (also called Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to East Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus

Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus is native to the tropical forests of East Africa. It can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus?

Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus

What is the common name of Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus?

False Danguy Hybanthus

What is the native range of Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus?

Tanzania

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

Christopher Grey-Wilson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grey-Wilson' in the authors string.
Benjamin J. Flicker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flicker' in the authors string.