Hemiboea fangii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fangii
ID:
1224447
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chun ex Z.Y.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 197 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223785
Common Names
- Hemiboea fangii
- Fang's Hemiboea
- Fang's Starburst
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Hemiboea fangii (also called Fang's Hemiboea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is found in China and Vietnam. It is found in forests and shrublands at elevations of 800–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Hemiboea fangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemiboea fangii has white, tubular flowers with yellowish-green spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
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Hemiboea fangii can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node, remove the lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm spot with indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Hemiboea fangii
Hemiboea fangii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Hemiboea fangii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemiboea fangii?
Hemiboea fangii
What is the common name of Hemiboea fangii?
Fang's Hemiboea
What is the natural habitat of Hemiboea fangii?
Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Hemiboea genus
Hemiboea bicornuta, Hemiboea subacaulis, Hemiboea purpurea, Hemiboea ovalifolia, Hemiboea purpureotincta, Hemiboea cavaleriei, Hemiboea longisepala, Hemiboea fangii, Hemiboea gracilis, Hemiboea longzhouensis, Hemiboea subcapitata, Hemiboea glandulosa, Hemiboea parviflora, Hemiboea flaccida, Hemiboea gamosepala, Hemiboea follicularis, Hemiboea integra, Hemiboea latisepala, Hemiboea longgangensis, Hemiboea strigosa, Hemiboea pingbianensis, Hemiboea mollifolia, Hemiboea omeiensis, Hemiboea parvibracteata, Hemiboea wangiana, Hemiboea magnibracteata, Hemiboea rubribracteata, Hemiboea suiyangensis, Hemiboea sinovietnamica, Hemiboea lutea, Hemiboea malipoensis, Hemiboea pterocaulis,
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 tro-50039674: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Li Zhenying: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Y.Li' in the authors string.