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
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.
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 Boea genus
Boea dennisii,
Boea hemsleyana,
Boea hians,
Boea hygroscopica,
Boea kinnearii,
Boea lawesii,
Boea magellanica,
Boea minutiflora,
Boea mollis,
Boea multiflora,
Boea rosselensis,
Boea urvillei,
Boea wallichii,
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,