Harperocallis flava - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
649179
Status:
valid
Authors:
McDaniel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 49: 38 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648511
Common Names
- Flava Harperocallis
- Flava Daisy
- Flava Sunflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harperocallis flava (also called Yellow Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to South-East Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small tree, reaching up to 10 meters in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its bark is smooth and grey, and its leaves are oblong and dark green.
Uses & Benefits
Harperocallis flava is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for making furniture, woodworking, and carving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Harperocallis flava is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, thin sapling with a single stem.
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Harperocallis flava can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Harperocallis flava
Harperocallis flava can be found in the southeastern United States.
Harperocallis flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harperocallis flava?
Harperocallis flava
What is the common name of Harperocallis flava?
Yellow Star Grass
What is the natural habitat of Harperocallis flava?
It is found in wet meadows, wet prairies, and wet savannas of the southeastern United States
Species in the Harperocallis genus
Species in the Tofieldiaceae family
Harperocallis flava, Harperocallis paniculata, Harperocallis duidae, Harperocallis falcata, Harperocallis longiflora, Harperocallis neblinae, Harperocallis penduliflora, Harperocallis robustior, Harperocallis schomburgkiana, Harperocallis sessiliflora, Harperocallis sipapoensis, Pleea tenuifolia, Tofieldia cernua, Tofieldia yoshiiana, Tofieldia thibetica, Tofieldia coccinea, Tofieldia divergens, Tofieldia calyculata, Tofieldia nuda, Tofieldia okuboi, Tofieldia pusilla, Tofieldia glabra, Tofieldia himalaica, Tofieldia hybrida, Tofieldia furusei, Triantha racemosa, Triantha occidentalis, Triantha japonica, Triantha glutinosa,
References
Sidney T. McDaniel (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDaniel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117983-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.