Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
firma
ID:
1409458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kom.) C.Ren & Q.E.Yang

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 184(4): 433. 2017 [27 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421923



Common Names

  • Taimingasa firma
  • Firma Taimingasa
  • Firma Hawkweed


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Description

Taimingasa firma (also called Firma Taimingasa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Japan, where it is found in forests and shrublands. It is also found in Taiwan, China, and Korea.

Uses & Benefits

Taimingasa firma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taimingasa firma is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taimingasa firma is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Taimingasa firma

Taimingasa firma can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Taimingasa firma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taimingasa firma?

Taimingasa firma

What is the common name of Taimingasa firma?

Firma

What is the natural habitat of Taimingasa firma?

It is found in moist, shady forests of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil

Species in the Taimingasa genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Qin Er Yang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.E.Yang' in the authors string.
Chen Ren: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ren' in the authors string.