👉 Ctenocheles is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and North America. They are characterized by their large, tubular flowers with yellow or purple petals that are often arranged in clusters. Ctenocheles includes several species, including Ctenocheles alba, which is commonly known as the African violet, and Ctenocheles cinnamomi, which grows on various types