Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
eggelingii
ID:
328745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 289 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328077



Common Names

  • Tridactyle eggelingii
  • Eggelingii Tridactyle
  • Eggelingii Tri


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Description

Tridactyle eggelingii (also called Eggeling's Violet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a short stem, and its leaves are usually oval-shaped with a pointed tip. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tridactyle eggelingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tridactyle eggelingii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridactyle eggelingii 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 Tridactyle eggelingii

Tridactyle eggelingii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tridactyle eggelingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridactyle eggelingii?

Tridactyle eggelingii

What is the family of Tridactyle eggelingii?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Tridactyle eggelingii?

Indo-China, Malesia

Species in the Tridactyle genus

Tridactyle anthomaniaca, Tridactyle armeniaca, Tridactyle bicaudata, Tridactyle brevicalcarata, Tridactyle brevifolia, Tridactyle citrina, Tridactyle crassifolia, Tridactyle cruciformis, Tridactyle eggelingii, Tridactyle filifolia, Tridactyle fimbriatipetala, Tridactyle flabellata, Tridactyle furcistipes, Tridactyle fusifera, Tridactyle gentilii, Tridactyle inaequilonga, Tridactyle inflata, Tridactyle lagosensis, Tridactyle latifolia, Tridactyle laurentii, Tridactyle lisowskii, Tridactyle minuta, Tridactyle muriculata, Tridactyle nalaensis, Tridactyle nigrescens, Tridactyle oblongifolia, Tridactyle phaeocephala, Tridactyle sarcodantha, Tridactyle scottellii, Tridactyle stevartiana, Tridactyle stipulata, Tridactyle tanneri, Tridactyle translucens, Tridactyle tricuspis, Tridactyle tridactylites, Tridactyle tridentata, Tridactyle trimikeorum, Tridactyle truncatiloba, Tridactyle unguiculata, Tridactyle vanderlaaniana, Tridactyle verrucosa, Tridactyle virginea, Tridactyle virgula, Tridactyle aurantiopunctata, Tridactyle exellii, Tridactyle pentalobata, Tridactyle thomensis, Tridactyle fimbripetala, Tridactyle nanne-ritzkae, Tridactyle minutifolia,

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,

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