Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
yodae
ID:
1578975

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.W.Lin, Chien F.Chen & T.Y.A.Yang

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 302: 225 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041825

Common Names

  • Phyllagathis yodae
  • Yodae Phyllagathis
  • Phyllagathis

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Description

Phyllagathis yodae (also called Yoda's Phyllagathis, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has white flowers with yellow and purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllagathis yodae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllagathis yodae is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllagathis yodae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Phyllagathis yodae

Phyllagathis yodae is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

Phyllagathis yodae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllagathis yodae?

Phyllagathis yodae

What is the common name of Phyllagathis yodae?

Yodae Phyllagathis

Where can Phyllagathis yodae be found?

Phyllagathis yodae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Phyllagathis genus

Phyllagathis stolonifera, Phyllagathis atroviolacea, Phyllagathis guttata, Phyllagathis jacobsiana, Phyllagathis osmantha, Phyllagathis penrissenensis, Phyllagathis rufa, Phyllagathis steenisii, Phyllagathis subacaulis, Phyllagathis beccariana, Phyllagathis brookei, Phyllagathis cordata, Phyllagathis elliptica, Phyllagathis gigantifolia, Phyllagathis guillauminii, Phyllagathis gymnantha, Phyllagathis peltata, Phyllagathis pulcherrima, Phyllagathis tonkinensis, Phyllagathis tuberculata, Phyllagathis nanakorniana, Phyllagathis deltoda, Phyllagathis longifolius, Phyllagathis longispicatus, Phyllagathis maxwellii, Phyllagathis brevipedunculata, Phyllagathis dichotoma, Phyllagathis driessenioides, Phyllagathis longicalcarata, Phyllagathis prostrata, Phyllagathis sessilifolia, Phyllagathis suberalata, Phyllagathis subrotunda, Phyllagathis truncata, Phyllagathis marumiaetricha, Phyllagathis ovalifolia, Phyllagathis setotheca, Phyllagathis stenophylla, Phyllagathis melastomatoides, Phyllagathis hispidissima, Phyllagathis deltoidea, Phyllagathis ternata, Phyllagathis velutina, Phyllagathis gracilis, Phyllagathis scorpiothyrsoides, Phyllagathis tetrandra, Phyllagathis elattandra, Phyllagathis cavaleriei, Phyllagathis asarifolia, Phyllagathis erecta,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,