Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
magellanica
ID:
567883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 53 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567215



Common Names

  • Boea magellanica
  • Magellanica Boea
  • Boea's Magellanica


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Synonyms

  • Boea cardwellia F.Muell. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Boea commersonii R.Br. [unknown]
  • Boea praliniana J.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Boea warburgii Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Boea magellanica (also called Magellan'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 magellanica 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 magellanica 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 magellanica is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers 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 magellanica

Boea magellanica is native to Chile and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Boea magellanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boea magellanica?

Boea magellanica

What is the common name of Boea magellanica?

Magellan Forget-me-not

What is the family of Boea magellanica?

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