Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Schauer
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1843
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Myrt. Xerocarp. : 40 (1843)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214986
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Homoranthus flavescens
- Yellow Homoranthus
- Yellow Christmas Bush
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Homoranthus flavescens (also called Yellow Homoranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Homoranthus flavescens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Homoranthus flavescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Homoranthus flavescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Homoranthus flavescens
                        
                            Homoranthus flavescens is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Homoranthus flavescens FAQ
                        
                            What is the optimal temperature for Homoranthus flavescens?
Homoranthus flavescens prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
What is the optimal humidity for Homoranthus flavescens?
Homoranthus flavescens prefers humidity levels between 50-70%.
What is the optimal light level for Homoranthus flavescens?
Homoranthus flavescens prefers bright, indirect light.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Homoranthus genus
                        
                            Homoranthus biflorus, 
Homoranthus cernuus, 
Homoranthus croftianus, 
Homoranthus darwinioides, 
Homoranthus decasetus, 
Homoranthus decumbens, 
Homoranthus flavescens, 
Homoranthus floydii, 
Homoranthus homoranthoides, 
Homoranthus lunatus, 
Homoranthus melanostictus, 
Homoranthus montanus, 
Homoranthus papillatus, 
Homoranthus porteri, 
Homoranthus prolixus, 
Homoranthus thomasii, 
Homoranthus tropicus, 
Homoranthus virgatus, 
Homoranthus wilhelmii, 
Homoranthus zeteticorum, 
Homoranthus binghiensis, 
Homoranthus coracinus, 
Homoranthus tricolor, 
Homoranthus bebo, 
Homoranthus vagans, 
Homoranthus inopinatus, 
Homoranthus brevistylis, 
Homoranthus elusus, 
Homoranthus bruhlii, 
Homoranthus clarksonii, 
Homoranthus cummingii,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Myrtaceae family
                        
                            Acca lanuginosa, 
Acca macrostema, 
Accara elegans, 
Actinodium cunninghamii, 
Agonis baxteri, 
Agonis flexuosa, 
Agonis grandiflora, 
Agonis theiformis, 
Agonis undulata, 
Agonis hypericifolia, 
Algrizea macrochlamys, 
Algrizea minor, 
Allosyncarpia ternata, 
Aluta appressa, 
Aluta aspera, 
Aluta maisonneuvei, 
Aluta quadrata, 
Aluta teres, 
Amomyrtella irregularis, 
Amomyrtella guilii, 
Amomyrtus luma, 
Amomyrtus meli, 
Angophora bakeri, 
Angophora clelandi, 
Angophora costata, 
Angophora crassifolia, 
Angophora dichromophloia, 
Angophora euryphylla, 
Angophora exul, 
Angophora floribunda, 
Angophora hispida, 
Angophora inopina, 
Angophora leiocarpa, 
Angophora melanoxylon, 
Angophora paludosa, 
Angophora robur, 
Angophora subvelutina, 
Angophora woodsiana, 
Angophora clelandii, 
Anticoryne diosmoides, 
Anticoryne ovalifolia, 
Anticoryne melanosperma, 
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, 
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, 
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, 
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, 
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, 
Arillastrum gummiferum, 
Astartea aspera, 
Astartea corniculata,