Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Ley
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 34: 44 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333631
Common Names
- Thaumatococcus flavus
- Yellow Thaumatococcus
- Yellow Plant
Description
Thaumatococcus flavus (also called 'Yellow Thaumatococcus', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It grows up to 4 m tall and is usually found in open forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, ovate to elliptic, and measure up to 8 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Thaumatococcus flavus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thaumatococcus flavus has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thaumatococcus flavus is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Thaumatococcus flavus
Thaumatococcus flavus can be found in tropical Africa, primarily in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Thaumatococcus flavus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thaumatococcus flavus?
Thaumatococcus flavus
What is the common name of Thaumatococcus flavus?
Yellow Thaumatococcus
What is the native range of Thaumatococcus flavus?
Africa
Species in the Thaumatococcus genus
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha,
Calathea anderssonii,
Calathea annae,
Calathea anulque,
Calathea argyrophylla,
Calathea arrabidae,
Calathea asplundii,
Calathea bachemiana,
Calathea brenesii,
Calathea caesariata,
Calathea cannoides,
Calathea casupito,
Calathea chimboracensis,
Calathea congesta,
Calathea crotalifera,
Calathea dicephala,
Calathea eburnea,
Calathea erythrolepis,
Calathea fatimae,
Calathea glaziovii,
Calathea grandifolia,
Calathea grazielae,
Calathea guzmanioides,
Calathea hagbergii,
Calathea harlingii,
Calathea inocephala,
Calathea ischnosiphonoides,
Calathea koernickeana,
Calathea lancifolia,
Calathea lanicaulis,
Calathea lasiostachya,
Calathea lateralis,
Calathea latrinotecta,
Calathea littoralis,
Calathea lutea,
Calathea majestica,
Calathea makoyana,
Calathea marantina,
Calathea mediopicta,
Calathea metallica,
Calathea micans,
Calathea nitens,
Calathea orbifolia,
Calathea ornata,
Calathea panamensis,
Calathea pavonina,
Calathea platystachya,
Calathea pluriplicata,
Calathea plurispicata,
Calathea propinqua,