Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flavida
ID:
1326837

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton & Triboun

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 65: 182 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339291


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Description

Somrania flavida (also called Yellow Somrania, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin. The flowers are yellow and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Somrania flavida is used as a source of firewood, timber, and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Somrania flavida is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Somrania flavida is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Somrania flavida

Somrania flavida is native to the island of Java in Indonesia.

Somrania flavida FAQ

What is the common name of Somrania flavida?

Common name of Somrania flavida is Yellow Somrania

What is the scientific classification of Somrania flavida?

Somrania flavida belongs to the family Rubiaceae and genus Somrania

What is the natural habitat of Somrania flavida?

Somrania flavida is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Somrania genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
Pramote Triboun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triboun' in the authors string.