Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
tsavoensis
ID:
1331374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grey-Wilson) Flicker

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 51 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343828

Common Names

  • Tsavoensis Bush Violet
  • African Bush Violet
  • Bush Violet

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Description

Afrohybanthus tsavoensis (also called Afrohybanthus tsavoensis, 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 tsavoensis 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 tsavoensis 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 tsavoensis is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Kenya and Tanzania. It grows to a height of 4-6 feet and has fragrant white flowers. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Afrohybanthus tsavoensis

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

Afrohybanthus tsavoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrohybanthus tsavoensis?

Afrohybanthus tsavoensis

What is the natural habitat of Afrohybanthus tsavoensis?

Moist forests and grasslands

What is the flower color of Afrohybanthus tsavoensis?

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

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.