Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
katherinae
ID:
328665

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.D.Hawkes) P.F.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 26: 280 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327997



Common Names

  • Trichotosia katherinae
  • Katherinae Trichotosia
  • Katherinae Tricho


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Synonyms

  • Eria katherinae A.D.Hawkes [unknown]
  • Eria longicaulis Schltr. [illegitimate]

Description

Trichotosia katherinae (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 katherinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichotosia katherinae are white and tubular with a yellow throat. 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 katherinae is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Trichotosia katherinae

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

Trichotosia katherinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichotosia katherinae?

Trichotosia katherinae

What is the family of Trichotosia katherinae?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Trichotosia katherinae?

Katherine's 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-208561: Based on the initial data import
Alex Drum Hawkes (1927-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Hawkes' in the authors string.
Peter Francis Hunt (1936-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Hunt' in the authors string.