Dyer's Fibraurea Plant Care
Fibraurea tinctoria Lour.
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Fibraurea tinctoria is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is native to Assam, Borneo, Cambodia, India, Java, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Nicobar Islands, the Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand, and Vietnam, where it grows in wet tropical areas.
Partial shade to full sun
At a glance
How do you care for Dyer's Fibraurea?
Dyer's Fibraurea grows best in partial shade to full sun. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Dyer's Fibraurea Native To?
What Is the Dyer's Fibraurea?
Dyer's Fibraurea (Fibraurea tinctoria) belongs to the Menispermaceae family within the Fibraurea genus. Dyer's Fibraurea is native to Assam, Borneo, Cambodia, India, Java, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Nicobar Islands, the Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand, and Vietnam. Dyer's Fibraurea is also known as Yellow Root.
Dyer's Fibraurea displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Dyer's Fibraurea produces small greenish-yellow flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Dyer's Fibraurea Need?
Dyer's Fibraurea thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dyer's Fibraurea?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Dyer's Fibraurea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Dyer's Fibraurea?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Dyer's Fibraurea?
Dyer's Fibraurea can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Dyer's Fibraurea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Dyer's Fibraurea?
Dyer's Fibraurea is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Dyer's Fibraurea is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Fibraurea genus — compare its care with other Fibraurea species on PlantoScan.
Fibraurea is part of the Menispermaceae plant family — browse all Menispermaceae genera and species.
Dyer's Fibraurea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Fibraurea tinctoria Lour., family Menispermaceae (first published in Fl. Cochinch. : 626 (1790)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Dyer's Fibraurea is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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