Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flaviflora
ID:
1251091

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) D.A.Sutton

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 491 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250429



Common Names

  • Mabrya flaviflora
  • Yellow-flowered Mabrya
  • Yellow-flowered Climbing Snapdragon


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Description

Mabrya flaviflora (also called Yellow-flowered Mabrya, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mabrya flaviflora is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mabrya flaviflora has small, yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mabrya flaviflora can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mabrya flaviflora

Mabrya flaviflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mabrya flaviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mabrya flaviflora?

Mabrya flaviflora

What is the common name of Mabrya flaviflora?

Yellow-flowered mabrya

What is the natural habitat of Mabrya flaviflora?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
David A. Sutton (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Sutton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280169-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].