Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66: 140 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341671
Description
Codonoboea tembatensis (also called Tembata Codonoboea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Codonoboea tembatensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Codonoboea tembatensis is a yellow, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with short stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codonoboea tembatensis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or rhizome cuttings. Rhizome cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Codonoboea tembatensis
Codonoboea tembatensis is found in Indonesia.
Codonoboea tembatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codonoboea tembatensis?
Codonoboea tembatensis
What is the family of Codonoboea tembatensis?
Zingiberaceae
What is the common name of Codonoboea tembatensis?
Tembat Codonoboea
Species in the Codonoboea genus
Codonoboea caelestis,
Codonoboea ericiflora,
Codonoboea leucocodon,
Codonoboea lilacina,
Codonoboea nivea,
Codonoboea rubiginosa,
Codonoboea robinsonii,
Codonoboea ridleyana,
Codonoboea reptans,
Codonoboea rugosa,
Codonoboea stolonifera,
Codonoboea yongii,
Codonoboea viscida,
Codonoboea venusta,
Codonoboea tiumanica,
Codonoboea soldanella,
Codonoboea serratifolia,
Codonoboea salicinoides,
Codonoboea salicina,
Codonoboea ramosa,
Codonoboea urticoides,
Codonoboea holttumii,
Codonoboea malayana,
Codonoboea longipes,
Codonoboea leucantha,
Codonoboea leiophylla,
Codonoboea lancifolia,
Codonoboea johorica,
Codonoboea inaequalis,
Codonoboea miniata,
Codonoboea hispida,
Codonoboea hirta,
Codonoboea hirsuta,
Codonoboea heterophylla,
Codonoboea kelantanensis,
Codonoboea platypus,
Codonoboea quinquevulnera,
Codonoboea pyroliflora,
Codonoboea puncticulata,
Codonoboea pumila,
Codonoboea pulchella,
Codonoboea primulina,
Codonoboea marginata,
Codonoboea pectinata,
Codonoboea pauziana,
Codonoboea parviflora,
Codonoboea nitida,
Codonoboea polyanthoides,
Codonoboea elata,
Codonoboea glabrata,
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,