Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lawesii
ID:
567879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) H.O.Forbes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 25: 348 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567211



Common Names

  • Boea lawesii
  • Lawesii Boea
  • Boea's Lawesii


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Synonyms

  • Boea lanuginosa K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus lawesii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Boea lawesii (also called Lawes' 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 lawesii 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 lawesii 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 lawesii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Boea lawesii

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

Boea lawesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boea lawesii?

Boea lawesii

What is the common name of Boea lawesii?

Lawes' Forget-me-not

What is the family of Boea lawesii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2677958: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Henry Ogg Forbes (1851-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.O.Forbes' in the authors string.