Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
747234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yan Liu & W.B.Xu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 313 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746567



Common Names

  • Hemiboea purpurea
  • Purple Hemiboea
  • Purple Hemiboea


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Description

Hemiboea purpurea (also called Purple Hemiboea, Purple Hemiboea, or Purple Hemiboea var. purpurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China and is found in temperate climates. It is an herbaceous perennial with small, purple flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hemiboea purpurea is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hemiboea purpurea are purple and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have short stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemiboea purpurea is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to reach flowering size.

Where to Find Hemiboea purpurea

Hemiboea purpurea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Hemiboea purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemiboea purpurea?

Hemiboea purpurea

What is the natural habitat of Hemiboea purpurea?

Hemiboea purpurea is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the western United States.

What is the flowering season of Hemiboea purpurea?

Hemiboea purpurea typically flowers during the summer months.

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

Yan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Liu' in the authors string.
Wei Bin Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Xu' in the authors string.