Voyria flavescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
421932
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 85 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421264
Common Names
- Voyria flavescens
- Yellowish Voyria
- Flavescent Voyria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Voyria flavescens (also called Yellow Voyria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It typically grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Voyria flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Voyria flavescens has small, yellow, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, black, nut-like fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Voyria flavescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Voyria flavescens
Voyria flavescens can be found in moist woods and along streams in the eastern United States.
Voyria flavescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Voyria flavescens?
Voyria flavescens
What type of plant is Voyria flavescens?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Voyria flavescens grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Voyria genus
Voyria caerulea, Voyria clavata, Voyria corymbosa, Voyria flavescens, Voyria chionea, Voyria acuminata, Voyria aurantiaca, Voyria aphylla, Voyria tenella, Voyria rosea, Voyria spruceana, Voyria primuloides, Voyria tenuiflora, Voyria parasitica, Voyria pulcherrima, Voyria truncata, Voyria kupperi, Voyria obconica, Voyria alvesiana, Voyria crucitasensis,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:266494-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.