Trichoscypha pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
1226385
Status:
valid
Authors:
Van der Veken
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 258 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225723
Common Names
- Trichoscypha Pauciflora
- Small-Flowered Trichoscypha
- Small-Flowered African Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichoscypha pauciflora (also called the Few-Flowered Trichoscypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a small shrub, with leaves up to 5 cm long. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in moist, sheltered areas in rainforest and montane forest.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoscypha pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichoscypha pauciflora has small, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichoscypha pauciflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Trichoscypha pauciflora
Trichoscypha pauciflora is found in tropical Africa, India, and South-East Asia.
Trichoscypha pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha pauciflora?
Trichoscypha pauciflora
What is the common name of Trichoscypha pauciflora?
African Violet
What is the natural habitat of Trichoscypha pauciflora?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Trichoscypha genus
Trichoscypha acuminata, Trichoscypha blydeniae, Trichoscypha barbata, Trichoscypha imbricata, Trichoscypha laxiflora, Trichoscypha laxissima, Trichoscypha eugong, Trichoscypha parviflora, Trichoscypha olodiana, Trichoscypha reygaerti, Trichoscypha rubicunda, Trichoscypha linderi, Trichoscypha longipetala, Trichoscypha lucens, Trichoscypha nyangensis, Trichoscypha oddonii, Trichoscypha smeathmannii, Trichoscypha ulugurensis, Trichoscypha bracteata, Trichoscypha arborea, Trichoscypha patens, Trichoscypha baldwinii, Trichoscypha mannii, Trichoscypha pauciflora, Trichoscypha cavalliensis, Trichoscypha smythei, Trichoscypha bijuga, Trichoscypha longifolia, Trichoscypha liberica, Trichoscypha oliveri, Trichoscypha debruijnii, Trichoscypha hallei,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50045744: Based on the initial data import
Paul A.J.B. Van der Veken (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van der Veken' in the authors string.