Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.C.Chen) Mackinder & R.Clark
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa166: 57 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339821
Common Names
- Golden Bush
- Golden Tree
- Golden Plant
Description
Phanera hypochrysa (also called 'Golden-Yellow 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 hypochrysa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phanera hypochrysa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed of Phanera hypochrysa is a small, dark brown, triangular shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings of Phanera hypochrysa are small, green, grass-like plants with thin, wiry stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanera hypochrysa 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 hypochrysa
Phanera hypochrysa is native to India and can be found in tropical evergreen forests.
Phanera hypochrysa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera hypochrysa?
Phanera hypochrysa
What is the family of Phanera hypochrysa?
Fabaceae
Where is Phanera hypochrysa 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