Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
325848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mauritius : 144 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325180



Common Names

  • Flavescens Timonius
  • Timonius of the Flavescens
  • Flavescens Timonius


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Synonyms

  • Antirhea borneensis Valeton [valid]
  • Polyphragmon flavescens Kurz [valid]
  • Polyphragmon mutabile Miq. [valid]
  • Polyphragmon sericanthum Miq. [valid]
  • Timonius jambosella Thwaites [valid]
  • Timonius koenigii Blume ex Korth. [invalid]
  • Timonius mutabilis Walp. [valid]
  • Timonius peduncularis Ridl. [valid]
  • Timonius sechellensis Summerh. [valid]
  • Timonius sericanthus (Miq.) Boerl. [valid]
  • Bobea glabra Korth. [valid]
  • Bobea inaequisepala Miq. [valid]
  • Bobea mutabilis Korth. [valid]
  • Bobea sericantha Miq. [valid]
  • Polyphragmon flavescens macrocarpum Kurz [valid]
  • Bobea sericantha glabrior Miq. [valid]
  • Timonius sericanthus inaequisepalus (Miq.) Boerl. [valid]
  • Eupyrena glabra Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Guettarda brunonis Wall. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Guettarda missionis Wall. & G.Don [valid]
  • Guettarda peduncularis Wall. & G.Don [valid]
  • Guettarda pervilleana Baill. [valid]
  • Helospora flavescens Jack [valid]

Description

Timonius flavescens (also called Yellow Timonius, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of up to 4 meters and has elliptic-shaped, glossy green leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Timonius flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Timonius flavescens has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Timonius flavescens is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Timonius flavescens

Timonius flavescens is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Timonius flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Timonius flavescens?

Timonius flavescens

What is the common name of Timonius flavescens?

Yellow Timonius

What is the natural habitat of Timonius flavescens?

Timonius flavescens is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests.

Species in the Timonius genus

Timonius affinis, Timonius albus, Timonius amboinicus, Timonius amungwiwanensis, Timonius appendiculatus, Timonius arboreus, Timonius argenteus, Timonius auriculatus, Timonius avenis, Timonius balansanus, Timonius belensis, Timonius billitonensis, Timonius bismarckensis, Timonius bogoriensis, Timonius borneensis, Timonius bougainvillensis, Timonius bracteatus, Timonius branderhorstii, Timonius carstensensis, Timonius caudatifolius, Timonius caudatus, Timonius celebicus, Timonius clementis, Timonius confertiflorus, Timonius corneri, Timonius corymbosus, Timonius cryptophlebus, Timonius cuneatus, Timonius decipiens, Timonius densiflorus, Timonius diffusus, Timonius dolichophyllus, Timonius elegans, Timonius enderianus, Timonius epiphyticus, Timonius esherianus, Timonius eximius, Timonius ferrugineus, Timonius filipes, Timonius finlaysonianus, Timonius flavescens, Timonius fuscus, Timonius gammillii, Timonius glabrior, Timonius gracilipes, Timonius grandifolius, Timonius hentyi, Timonius heptamerus, Timonius hirsutus, Timonius hydrangeifolius,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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