Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hians
ID:
567868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1901: 142 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567200



Common Names

  • Boea hians
  • Hians Boea
  • Boea's Hians


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Description

Boea hians (also called Hian's 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 hians is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boea hians has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boea hians 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 hians

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

Boea hians FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boea hians?

Boea hians

What is the common name of Boea hians?

Chinese Forget-me-not

What is the family of Boea hians?

Boraginaceae

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