Status:
valid
Authors:
H.W.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 3(2): 28 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228857
Common Names
- Hemiboea latisepala
- Wide-Sepal Hemiboea
- Wide-Sepal Hemiboea
Description
Hemiboea latisepala (also called Chinese Hemiboea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white or pink bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hemiboea latisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemiboea latisepala has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemiboea latisepala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Hemiboea latisepala
Hemiboea latisepala is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Hemiboea latisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemiboea latisepala?
Hemiboea latisepala
What is the natural habitat of Hemiboea latisepala?
Hemiboea latisepala is found in tropical and subtropical forests in China.
What is the flowering season of Hemiboea latisepala?
Hemiboea latisepala flowers from April to June.
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
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.