Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dennisii
ID:
567844

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 415 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567176



Common Names

  • Boea dennisii
  • Dennisii Boea
  • Boea's Dennisii


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Description

Boea dennisii (also called Dennis' Boea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Central America and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Boea dennisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boea dennisii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boea dennisii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Boea dennisii

Boea dennisii is native to India and can be found in the Himalayas.

Boea dennisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boea dennisii?

Boea dennisii

What is the common name of Boea dennisii?

Dennis' boea

Where is Boea dennisii native to?

India

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-2677925: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.