Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1321434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yan Liu & W.B.Xu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 62: 40 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333888



Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Paraboea
  • Paraboea Angustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved Paraboea


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Description

Paraboea angustifolia (also called slender paraboea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Southeast Asia and is found in montane forests. It is a small, perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm tall, with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Paraboea angustifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be used as a hedge or screen. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraboea angustifolia has small, white flowers with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraboea angustifolia 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 placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Paraboea angustifolia

Paraboea angustifolia is native to Malaysia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Paraboea angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraboea angustifolia?

Paraboea angustifolia

What is the family of Paraboea angustifolia?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Paraboea angustifolia?

None

Species in the Paraboea genus

Paraboea laxa, Paraboea mataensis, Paraboea mahaxayana, Paraboea luzoniensis, Paraboea leuserensis, Paraboea leopoldii, Paraboea lancifolia, Paraboea lanata, Paraboea kalimantanensis, Paraboea incudicarpa, Paraboea halongensis, Paraboea leporina, Paraboea pubicorolla, Paraboea prolixa, Paraboea patens, Paraboea parviflora, Paraboea meiophylla, Paraboea nagalandiana, Paraboea minuta, Paraboea minor, Paraboea bintangensis, Paraboea chiangdaoensis, Paraboea capitata, Paraboea candidissima, Paraboea caerulescens, Paraboea brachycarpa, Paraboea berouwensis, Paraboea banyengiana, Paraboea bakeri, Paraboea amplifolia, Paraboea acutifolia, Paraboea brunnescens, Paraboea divaricata, Paraboea glanduliflora, Paraboea glabrisepala, Paraboea glabriflora, Paraboea glabra, Paraboea ferruginea, Paraboea evrardii, Paraboea clarkei, Paraboea effusa, Paraboea detergibilis, Paraboea elegans, Paraboea rabilii, Paraboea thorelii, Paraboea tarutaoensis, Paraboea suffruticosa, Paraboea speluncarum, Paraboea speciosa, Paraboea trachyphylla,

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.