Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bedd.) Flicker
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 50 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343827
Common Names
- Travancoricus Bush Violet
- African Bush Violet
- Bush Violet
Description
Afrohybanthus travancoricus (also called Afrohybanthus travancoricus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Afrohybanthus travancoricus 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 travancoricus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Afrohybanthus travancoricus 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 travancoricus
Afrohybanthus travancoricus is native to the tropical forests of South Asia. It can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Afrohybanthus travancoricus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrohybanthus travancoricus?
Afrohybanthus travancoricus
What is the natural habitat of Afrohybanthus travancoricus?
Moist forests and grasslands
What is the flower color of Afrohybanthus travancoricus?
White
Species in the Afrohybanthus genus
Afrohybanthus buxifolius,
Afrohybanthus aurantiacus,
Afrohybanthus caffer,
Afrohybanthus densifolius,
Afrohybanthus enneaspermus,
Afrohybanthus fasciculatus,
Afrohybanthus nyassensis,
Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus,
Afrohybanthus ramosissimus,
Afrohybanthus serratus,
Afrohybanthus stellarioides,
Afrohybanthus travancoricus,
Afrohybanthus tsavoensis,
Afrohybanthus verbi-divini,
Afrohybanthus indicus,
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,