Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavocrocea
ID:
372299

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) H.Jacobsen & Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 13: 78. 1958.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371631



Common Names

  • Malephora flavocrocea
  • Yellow-flowered Malephora
  • Yellow-flowered Stonecrop


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Synonyms

  • Hymenocyclus flavocroceus (Haw.) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum croceum flavocroceum (Haw.) DC. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum flavocroceum (Haw.) Haw. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum purpureocroceum flavocroceum Haw. [unknown]

Description

Malephora flavocrocea (also called 'Yellow-flowered Malephora', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a tufted habit, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest, swamp forest, and gallery forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Malephora flavocrocea is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Malephora flavocrocea has yellow flowers with a red center. Seed: The seed is small, round, and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malephora flavocrocea is a succulent that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 15 cm apart.

Where to Find Malephora flavocrocea

Malephora flavocrocea is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Malephora flavocrocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malephora flavocrocea?

Malephora flavocrocea

What are the common names of Malephora flavocrocea?

Yellow-flowered malephora

What is the natural habitat of Malephora flavocrocea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000371631: Based on the initial data import