Pink brandisia, var. yellow (Brandisia rosea var. flava)
Brandisia rosea var. flava: Yellow-Flowered Variety Profile
Distinctive color variations distinguish Brandisia rosea var. flava from the nominate species. While the typical form displays rose-red blossoms, this particular variety stands out due to its pale yellow flowers.
It occurs naturally in specialized ecological niches within the montane forests of Southwest China. The plant maintains a wild growth habit, growing amidst shrubs and along valley slopes.
Taxonomy
- ∟ царство Plantae
- ∟ division Tracheophytes
- ∟ subdivision Spermatophytes (Seed plants)
- ∟ Angiosperms
- ∟ eudicots
- ∟ Superasterids
- ∟ asterids
- ∟ order Lamiales
- ∟ family Paulowniaceae (Paulownia family)
- ∟ species Brandisia rosea (Rose Brandisia)
- ∟ variety Brandisia rosea var. flava (Pink brandisia, var. yellow)
Morphology
This scandent or climbing shrub is characterized by its branching pattern and leaf structure. Its most prominent identification key lies in the floral pigmentation.
Its structural components consist of:
- Flowers: Solitary, axillary, with a tubular, two-lipped corolla colored in shades of yellow (flava).
- Leaves: Opposite, simple, ovate-lanceolate, and covered in a fine indumentum on both surfaces when young.
- Stems: Terete, woody, and climbing, helping the plant scramble over rocky terrain or adjacent trees.
Interesting facts
The name flava derives from the Latin word for golden or yellow. This represents a classic botanical naming convention where color mutations or distinct color varieties are named to reflect their visual difference from the typical species form.
Geography of distribution
- China
Sources
- POWO: Plants of the World Online record for Brandisia rosea var. flava
- WFO: World Flora Online taxon profile
- GBIF: Global Biodiversity Information Facility distribution records