Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
913553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Y.Sam & Julius

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 50:359. (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912888

Common Names

  • Haniffia Flavescens
  • Flavescens Haniffia
  • Haniffia

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Description

Haniffia flavescens (also called Yellow Haniffia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial shrub species native to India. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Haniffia flavescens is an ornamental plant that is often used as a houseplant. It is known for its long-lasting, brightly-colored flowers and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haniffia flavescens has yellow flowers with a long spur. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haniffia flavescens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Haniffia flavescens

Haniffia flavescens can be found in the wild in India.

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Yen Yen Sam (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Sam' in the authors string.
Avelinah Julius: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julius' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000912888: Based on the initial data import