Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
violacea
ID:
591633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 28 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590965



Common Names

  • Violet Tribonanthes
  • Tribonanthes violacea
  • Violet Tribonanthes Tree


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Description

Tribonanthes violacea (also called 'Violet Tribonanthes', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has dark green, glossy leaves and purple flowers that bloom in the spring. It is often found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tribonanthes violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tribonanthes violacea has small, purple flowers with a white lip. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and purple.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tribonanthes violacea is a semi-evergreen perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tribonanthes violacea

Tribonanthes violacea is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Tribonanthes violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tribonanthes violacea?

Tribonanthes violacea

What is the common name of Tribonanthes violacea?

Violet Tribonanthes

What is the natural habitat of Tribonanthes violacea?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Haemodoraceae family

Anigozanthos bicolor, Anigozanthos flavidus, Anigozanthos gabrielae, Anigozanthos humilis, Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, Anigozanthos manglesii, Anigozanthos onycis, Anigozanthos preissii, Anigozanthos pulcherrimus, Anigozanthos rufus, Anigozanthos viridis, Barberetta aurea, Blancoa canescens, Conostylis aculeata, Conostylis albescens, Conostylis androstemma, Conostylis angustifolia, Conostylis argentea, Conostylis aurea, Conostylis bealiana, Conostylis bracteata, Conostylis breviscapa, Conostylis candicans, Conostylis canteriata, Conostylis caricina, Conostylis crassinerva, Conostylis deplexa, Conostylis dielsii, Conostylis drummondii, Conostylis festucacea, Conostylis hiemalis, Conostylis juncea, Conostylis latens, Conostylis laxiflora, Conostylis lepidospermoides, Conostylis micrantha, Conostylis misera, Conostylis neocymosa, Conostylis pauciflora, Conostylis petrophiloides, Conostylis phathyrantha, Conostylis prolifera, Conostylis pusilla, Conostylis resinosa, Conostylis robusta, Conostylis rogeri, Conostylis scorsiflora, Conostylis seminuda, Conostylis serrulata, Conostylis setigera,

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