Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
flava
ID:
1043482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Razafim., Andriamih. & Kårehed

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 1024 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042820

Common Names

  • Phyllopentas flava
  • Yellow phyllopentas
  • Phyllopentas

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Description

Phyllopentas flava (also called Yellow Phyllopentas, among many other common names) is a tropical, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has fragrant, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical forests and is often used as a garden ornamental.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllopentas flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllopentas flava has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves that are bright green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllopentas flava is a tropical shrub found in Central and South America. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Phyllopentas flava

Phyllopentas flava is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.
Jesper Kårehed (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kårehed' in the authors string.
Tefy H. Andriamihajarivo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andriamih.' in the authors string.