Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
1327361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) Mackinder & R.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa166: 52 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339815





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Description

Phanera aurea (also called 'Golden Phanera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Phanera. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It has long, thin, curved leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera aurea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera aurea has bright yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera aurea is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Phanera aurea

Phanera aurea is native to the tropical regions of Africa.

Phanera aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera aurea?

Phanera aurea

What is the family of Phanera aurea?

Fabaceae

Where is Phanera aurea native to?

Vietnam

Species in the Phanera genus

Phanera vahlii, Phanera coccinea, Phanera pyrrhoclada, Phanera bassacensis, Phanera bracteata, Phanera ferruginea, Phanera glabrifolia, Phanera integrifolia, Phanera involucellata, Phanera nervosa, Phanera similis, Phanera macrostachya, Phanera sulphurea, Phanera khasiana, Phanera lyrata, Phanera meeboldii, Phanera ornata, Phanera pottingeri, Phanera semibifida, Phanera stipularis, Phanera audax, Phanera bidentata, Phanera crudiantha, Phanera cuprea, Phanera decumbens, Phanera elmeri, Phanera argentea, Phanera excelsa, Phanera finlaysoniana, Phanera fulva, Phanera glabristipes, Phanera gracillima, Phanera hendersonii, Phanera kockiana, Phanera lambiana, Phanera lingua, Phanera lucida, Phanera menispermacea, Phanera merrilliana, Phanera pachyphylla, Phanera pauciflora, Phanera posthumi, Phanera praesignis, Phanera pyrrhaneura, Phanera sylvani, Phanera williamsii, Phanera wrayi, Phanera ridleyi, Phanera yunnanensis, Phanera aherniana,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Mackinder (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mackinder' in the authors string.
Ruth Clark (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Clark' in the authors string.