Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
644901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.F.Barker ex Snijman) D.Müll.-Doblies & U.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 105: 358 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644233



Common Names

  • Crossyne Flava
  • Flava Crossyne
  • Flava Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Boophone flava W.F.Barker ex Snijman [unknown]

Description

Crossyne flava (also called Yellow Crossyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in humid forests, at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Crossyne flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Crossyne flava flower is a small, yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossyne flava is a short-lived perennial that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Crossyne flava

Crossyne flava can be found in South Africa.

Crossyne flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crossyne flava?

Crossyne flava

What is the common name of Crossyne flava?

Yellow crossyne

What is the natural habitat of Crossyne flava?

Crossyne flava is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady forests.

Species in the Crossyne genus

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-276490: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.