Hemiboea purpureotincta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureotincta
ID:
1042446
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.T.Wang) A.Weber & Mich.Möller
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 23: 43 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041784
Common Names
- Hemiboea purpureotincta
- Purpureotincta Hemiboea
- Purpureotincta's Hemiboea
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Hemiboea purpureotincta (also called Purple-tinted Hemiboea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. It is found in montane forests, at elevations of 800–2,400 metres (2,600–7,900 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Hemiboea purpureotincta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemiboea purpureotincta has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Hemiboea purpureotincta is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers a warm, humid climate and is best grown in partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Hemiboea purpureotincta
Hemiboea purpureotincta is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
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-100373348: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.