Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 204 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691006
Common Names
- Finschia chloroxantha
- Green-flowered Finschia
- Green-flower Finschia
Synonyms
- Finschia densiflora (C.T.White) C.T.White ex F.S.Walker [unknown]
- Finschia micronesica (Kaneh.) Kaneh. [unknown]
- Finschia waterhousiana B.L.Burtt [unknown]
- Grevillea chloroxantha (Diels) Sleumer [unknown]
- Grevillea densiflora C.T.White [unknown]
- Grevillea elaeocarpifolia Guillaumin [unknown]
- Grevillea micronesiaca (Kaneh.) Sleumer [unknown]
- Helicia micronesica Kaneh. [unknown]
Description
Finschia chloroxantha (also called Chloroxantha, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions and grows in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Finschia chloroxantha is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Finschia chloroxantha has yellow flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Finschia chloroxantha is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate through division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Finschia chloroxantha
Finschia chloroxantha is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the northern part of the island.
Finschia chloroxantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Finschia chloroxantha?
Finschia chloroxantha
What is the common name of Finschia chloroxantha?
Green-flowered Finschia
What is the family of Finschia chloroxantha?
Asteraceae
Species in the Finschia genus
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,