Status:
valid
Authors:
(de Wit) Bandyop. & Ghoshal
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Telopea18: 142 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444063
Description
Phanera flava (also called Yellow Phanera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phanera flava is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phanera flava is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, kidney-shaped bean. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanera flava is a shrub native to South America. It is grown for its showy, fragrant flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be kept moist until they root. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Phanera flava
Phanera flava can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Phanera flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera flava?
Phanera flava
What is the common name of Phanera flava?
Flava
What is the natural habitat of Phanera flava?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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