Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 148 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328128
Common Names
- Tridactyle tridactylites
- Tridactylites Tridactyle
- Tridactylites Tri
Synonyms
- Listrostachys kindtiana De Wild. [unknown]
- Mystacidium ledermannianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Tridactyle kindtiana Schltr. [unknown]
- Tridactyle ledermanniana Schltr. [unknown]
- Aeranthes diesteliana Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Angraecum kindtianum De Wild. [unknown]
- Angraecum tridactylites Rolfe [unknown]
- Aeranthes deisteliana Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Tridactyle tridactylites (also called Tridactylites Tridactyle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. It grows in lowland and montane forests, and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tridactyle tridactylites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridactyle tridactylites is yellow-green and tubular, about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown and round, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are about 5 cm tall, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tridactyle tridactylites is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Tridactyle tridactylites
Tridactyle tridactylites is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in dry, deciduous forests, wooded savannas, and thickets.
Tridactyle tridactylites FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridactyle tridactylites?
Tridactyle tridactylites
What is the common name of Tridactyle tridactylites?
Tridactylites
What is the natural habitat of Tridactyle tridactylites?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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,