Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
flava
ID:
749722

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Kiew

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62: 260 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749055

Common Names

  • Codonoboea flava
  • Flava Codonoboea
  • Yellow Codonoboea

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Synonyms

  • Didymocarpus flavus Ridl. [unknown]
  • Henckelia flava (Ridl.) A.Weber [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus flavus purpurascens Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Codonoboea flava (also called Yellow Codonoboea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a creeping habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is generally found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Codonoboea flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codonoboea flava has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonoboea flava can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Codonoboea flava

Codonoboea flava is native to Southeast Asia, from Myanmar to the Philippines.

Codonoboea flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoboea flava?

Codonoboea flava

What is the common name of Codonoboea flava?

Yellow Codonoboea

What is the natural habitat of Codonoboea flava?

Rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest

Species in the Codonoboea genus

Codonoboea caelestis, Codonoboea ericiflora, Codonoboea leucocodon, Codonoboea lilacina, Codonoboea nivea, Codonoboea rubiginosa, Codonoboea robinsonii, Codonoboea ridleyana, Codonoboea reptans, Codonoboea rugosa, Codonoboea stolonifera, Codonoboea yongii, Codonoboea viscida, Codonoboea venusta, Codonoboea tiumanica, Codonoboea soldanella, Codonoboea serratifolia, Codonoboea salicinoides, Codonoboea salicina, Codonoboea ramosa, Codonoboea urticoides, Codonoboea holttumii, Codonoboea malayana, Codonoboea longipes, Codonoboea leucantha, Codonoboea leiophylla, Codonoboea lancifolia, Codonoboea johorica, Codonoboea inaequalis, Codonoboea miniata, Codonoboea hispida, Codonoboea hirta, Codonoboea hirsuta, Codonoboea heterophylla, Codonoboea kelantanensis, Codonoboea platypus, Codonoboea quinquevulnera, Codonoboea pyroliflora, Codonoboea puncticulata, Codonoboea pumila, Codonoboea pulchella, Codonoboea primulina, Codonoboea marginata, Codonoboea pectinata, Codonoboea pauziana, Codonoboea parviflora, Codonoboea nitida, Codonoboea polyanthoides, Codonoboea elata, Codonoboea glabrata,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2903565: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.