Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pleistophylla
ID:
382367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 104 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381699

Common Names

  • Brachycorythis pleistophylla
  • Pleistophylla Brachycorythis
  • Pleistophylla Brachycorythis Plant

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Synonyms

  • Brachycorythis briantiana Kraenzl. ex De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Brachycorythis macclouniei Braid [unknown]
  • Brachycorythis perrieri Schltr. [unknown]
  • Brachycorythis pleistophylla pleistophylla [unknown]
  • Platanthera pleistophylla (Rchb.f.) Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Brachycorythis pleistophylla (also called African Violet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in tropical forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachycorythis pleistophylla is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brachycorythis pleistophylla var. leopoldii (Kraenzl.) Geerinck
Brachycorythis pleistophylla var. pleistophylla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachycorythis pleistophylla is a small, white, bell-shaped structure with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, white, bell-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachycorythis pleistophylla is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Brachycorythis pleistophylla

Brachycorythis pleistophylla is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia and can be found in the forests of Sabah and Sarawak.

Brachycorythis pleistophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachycorythis pleistophylla?

Brachycorythis pleistophylla

What is the common name of Brachycorythis pleistophylla?

Pleistophyllous Brachycorythis

What is the natural habitat of Brachycorythis pleistophylla?

Tropical moist forests

Species in the Brachycorythis genus

Brachycorythis acuta, Brachycorythis angolensis, Brachycorythis basifoliata, Brachycorythis buchananii, Brachycorythis congoensis, Brachycorythis conica, Brachycorythis disoides, Brachycorythis friesii, Brachycorythis galeandra, Brachycorythis helferi, Brachycorythis henryi, Brachycorythis iantha, Brachycorythis inhambanensis, Brachycorythis kalbreyeri, Brachycorythis laotica, Brachycorythis lastii, Brachycorythis macowaniana, Brachycorythis macrantha, Brachycorythis mixta, Brachycorythis obcordata, Brachycorythis ovata, Brachycorythis paucifolia, Brachycorythis pilosa, Brachycorythis pleistophylla, Brachycorythis pubescens, Brachycorythis pumilio, Brachycorythis rhodostachys, Brachycorythis sceptrum, Brachycorythis splendida, Brachycorythis tanganyikensis, Brachycorythis tenuior, Brachycorythis thorelii, Brachycorythis velutina, Brachycorythis wightii, Brachycorythis neglecta, Brachycorythis peitawuensis, Brachycorythis youngii,

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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