Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flaccida
ID:
1224454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun ex Z.Y.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 201 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223792



Common Names

  • Hemiboea flaccida
  • Flaccid Hemiboea
  • Flaccid Starburst


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Description

Hemiboea flaccida (also called Hemiboea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Vietnam. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist and shady forests, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hemiboea flaccida 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 flaccida 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemiboea flaccida 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 flaccida

Hemiboea flaccida is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Hemiboea flaccida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemiboea flaccida?

Hemiboea flaccida

What is the common name of Hemiboea flaccida?

Flaccid Hemiboea

What is the natural habitat of Hemiboea flaccida?

Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and Korea

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-50039684: 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.