Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) B.L.Burtt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 311 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467201
Common Names
- Paraboea glabra
- Glabra Paraboea
- Paraboea Glabra
Synonyms
- Paraboea rupestris B.L.Burtt [unknown]
- Boea glabra Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Paraboea glabra (also called Smooth Paraboea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small shrub with lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellowish-green spots. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in forests, shrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Paraboea glabra is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paraboea glabra is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf with a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paraboea glabra is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground. When planting in the ground, it is best to use a light, well-draining soil mix. When planting in pots, use a potting mix that is light and well-draining. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. This plant is not frost tolerant.
Where to Find Paraboea glabra
Paraboea glabra can be found in India, growing in moist forests and shady areas.
Paraboea glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paraboea glabra?
Paraboea glabra
What is the family of Paraboea glabra?
Gesneriaceae
What is the natural habitat of Paraboea glabra?
Forests of Southeast Asia
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,