Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
459009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bong.) Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 231 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458341



Common Names

  • Leiothrix flavescens
  • Yellow leiothrix
  • Flavescent leiothrix


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Description

Leiothrix flavescens (also called Yellow-billed Leiothrix, Yellow-billed Pekin Robin, or Yellow-billed Shrike-babbler, among many other common names) is a species of passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leiothrix flavescens has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leiothrix flavescens var. alpina Moldenke
Leiothrix flavescens var. flavescens
Leiothrix flavescens var. polystemma (Silveira) Giul. & Hensold
Leiothrix flavescens var. obtusa (Silveira) ined.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leiothrix flavescens is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiothrix flavescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Leiothrix flavescens

Leiothrix flavescens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Leiothrix flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiothrix flavescens?

Leiothrix flavescens

What is the common name of Leiothrix flavescens?

Yellow-flowered Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Leiothrix flavescens?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Leiothrix genus

Leiothrix angustifolia, Leiothrix argentea, Leiothrix argyroderma, Leiothrix arrecta, Leiothrix beckii, Leiothrix celiae, Leiothrix cipoensis, Leiothrix crassifolia, Leiothrix curvifolia, Leiothrix distichoclada, Leiothrix echinocephala, Leiothrix flagellaris, Leiothrix flavescens, Leiothrix fluitans, Leiothrix fulgida, Leiothrix glauca, Leiothrix gomesii, Leiothrix graminea, Leiothrix hirsuta, Leiothrix linearis, Leiothrix longipes, Leiothrix luxurians, Leiothrix mucronata, Leiothrix pilulifera, Leiothrix prolifera, Leiothrix propinqua, Leiothrix rufula, Leiothrix rupestris, Leiothrix schlechtendalii, Leiothrix sclerophylla, Leiothrix sinuosa, Leiothrix spergula, Leiothrix spiralis, Leiothrix subulata, Leiothrix vivipara, Leiothrix raymondii, Leiothrix bracteosa, Leiothrix plantago, Leiothrix restingensis,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Gustav Heinrich von Bongard (1786-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bong.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:137130-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.