Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rosselensis
ID:
567906

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 417 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567238



Common Names

  • Boea rosselensis
  • Rossel Gloxinia
  • Rossel's Boea


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Description

Boea rosselensis (also called Rossel'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 rosselensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boea rosselensis 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 rosselensis 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 rosselensis

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

Boea rosselensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boea rosselensis?

Boea rosselensis

What is the common name of Boea rosselensis?

Rossel's Forget-me-not

What is the family of Boea rosselensis?

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-2677982: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.