Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
travancoricus
ID:
1331373

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

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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.

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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 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

Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.
Benjamin J. Flicker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flicker' in the authors string.