Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
exellii
ID:
593696

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb & Stévart

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 195 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593028



Common Names

  • Tridactyle exellii
  • Exell's Tridactyle
  • Exell Tridactyle


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Description

Tridactyle exellii (also called Exell's Tridactyle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady places, such as near streams or in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tridactyle exellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tridactyle exellii are small, yellow in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridactyle exellii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and sheltered from strong winds.

Where to Find Tridactyle exellii

Tridactyle exellii is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Tridactyle exellii FAQ

What are the common names of Tridactyle exellii?

Tridactyle exellii is commonly known as Exell's tridactyle.

What is the natural habitat of Tridactyle exellii?

Tridactyle exellii is native to tropical Africa.

What are the uses of Tridactyle exellii?

Tridactyle exellii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270780: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Tariq Stévart (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stévart' in the authors string.