Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ferox
ID:
328643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 342 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327975



Common Names

  • Trichotosia ferox
  • Ferox Trichotosia
  • Ferox Star-vine


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Synonyms

  • Pinalia ferox Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trichotosia pyrrhotricha (Ridl.) Ridl. [unknown]
  • Eria ferox Blume [unknown]
  • Eria pyrrhotricha Ridl. [unknown]
  • Eria virescens Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Trichotosia ferox (also called African Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 15 cm tall, with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white-pink flowers. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichotosia ferox has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichotosia ferox are yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichotosia ferox is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Trichotosia ferox

Trichotosia ferox can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, India, and Sri Lanka.

Trichotosia ferox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichotosia ferox?

Trichotosia ferox

What is the family of Trichotosia ferox?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Trichotosia ferox?

Ferocious Trichotosia

Species in the Trichotosia genus

Trichotosia annulata, Trichotosia aporina, Trichotosia atroferruginea, Trichotosia aurea, Trichotosia barbarossa, Trichotosia brachiata, Trichotosia brachybotrya, Trichotosia bracteata, Trichotosia breviflora, Trichotosia brevipedunculata, Trichotosia brevirachis, Trichotosia buruensis, Trichotosia calvescens, Trichotosia canaliculata, Trichotosia collina, Trichotosia conifera, Trichotosia dalatensis, Trichotosia dasyphylla, Trichotosia ferox, Trichotosia flexuosa, Trichotosia fractiflexa, Trichotosia fusca, Trichotosia gautierensis, Trichotosia gjellerupii, Trichotosia glabrifolia, Trichotosia gowana, Trichotosia gracilis, Trichotosia hapalostachya, Trichotosia hispidissima, Trichotosia hypophaea, Trichotosia indragiriensis, Trichotosia integra, Trichotosia iodantha, Trichotosia jejuna, Trichotosia katherinae, Trichotosia klabatensis, Trichotosia lacinulata, Trichotosia latifolia, Trichotosia latifrons, Trichotosia lawiensis, Trichotosia longissima, Trichotosia malleimentum, Trichotosia microphylla, Trichotosia mollicaulis, Trichotosia molliflora, Trichotosia mollis, Trichotosia odoardoi, Trichotosia oreodoxa, Trichotosia paludosa, Trichotosia pauciflora,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References