Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
flavum
ID:
727795

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 77 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727128

Common Names

  • Hymenosporum flavum
  • Yellow Hymenosporum
  • Yellow Native Frangipani

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Description

Hymenosporum flavum (also called Yellow Hymenosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Australia and is typically found in rainforests and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenosporum flavum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenosporum flavum is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenosporum flavum is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps of the plant and replanting them in the substrate.

Where to Find Hymenosporum flavum

Hymenosporum flavum is found in Australia.

Hymenosporum flavum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenosporum flavum?

Hymenosporum flavum

What is the common name of Hymenosporum flavum?

Native Frangipani

What is the natural habitat of Hymenosporum flavum?

Rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest

Species in the Hymenosporum genus

Species in the Pittosporaceae family

Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,