Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
1330754

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Puglisi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 67: 102 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343208



Common Names

  • Spotted Paraboea
  • Paraboea maculata
  • Spotted Paraboea


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Description

Paraboea maculata (also called Spotted Paraboea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has an upright habit and its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Paraboea maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraboea maculata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraboea maculata is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Paraboea maculata

Paraboea maculata is native to Thailand.

Paraboea maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraboea maculata?

Paraboea maculata

What are the common names of Paraboea maculata?

Spotted Paraboea

What is the natural habitat of Paraboea maculata?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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

Carmen Puglisi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Puglisi' in the authors string.