Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillespie
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 91: 5 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533106
Common Names
- Anacolosa lutea
- Yellow Anacolosa
- Yellow False-broom
Description
Anacolosa lutea (also called Yellow Corkwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anacolosa lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anacolosa lutea flowers are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anacolosa lutea is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Anacolosa lutea
Anacolosa lutea can be found in the wild in South Africa.
Anacolosa lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anacolosa lutea?
Anacolosa lutea
What is the common name of Anacolosa lutea?
Yellow Anacolosa
What is the natural habitat of Anacolosa lutea?
It is native to Brazil and Venezuela.
Species in the Anacolosa genus
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Aptandra caudata,
Aptandra liriosmoides,
Aptandra tubicina,
Aptandra zenkeri,
Brachynema axillare,
Brachynema ramiflorum,
Cathedra acuminata,
Cathedra bahiensis,
Cathedra grandiflora,
Cathedra paraensis,
Cathedra rubricaulis,
Chaunochiton angustifolium,
Chaunochiton kappleri,
Chaunochiton loranthoides,
Coula edulis,
Curupira tefeensis,
Diogoa retivenia,
Diogoa zenkeri,
Douradoa consimilis,
Engomegoma gordonii,
Erythropalum scandens,
Harmandia mekongensis,
Heisteria acuminata,
Heisteria amazonica,
Heisteria asplundii,
Heisteria barbata,
Heisteria blanchetiana,
Heisteria citrifolia,
Heisteria coccinea,
Heisteria concinna,
Heisteria costaricensis,
Heisteria cyathiformis,
Heisteria densifrons,
Heisteria duckei,
Heisteria insculpta,