Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
flavovirens
ID:
809398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dammer) J.C.Manning & Vinn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 178 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808732



Common Names

  • Gloriosa flavovirens
  • Yellow-Green Gloriosa
  • Greenish Gloriosa


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Description

Gloriosa flavovirens (also called Yellow-green Gloriosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae. It is native to India and is found in dry, rocky habitats. This species has a small, tuberous root system and a single, erect stem. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white or yellowish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Gloriosa flavovirens is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gloriosa flavovirens is white in color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gloriosa flavovirens is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Gloriosa flavovirens

Gloriosa flavovirens is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Gloriosa flavovirens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gloriosa flavovirens?

Gloriosa flavovirens

What is the family of Gloriosa flavovirens?

Colchicaceae

What is the habitat of Gloriosa flavovirens?

Grassy slopes and meadows

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346972: Based on the initial data import
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Carl Lebrecht Udo Dammer (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dammer' in the authors string.
Annika Vinnersten (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vinn.' in the authors string.