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
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.
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,