Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
manhaoensis
ID:
1322807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.M.Shui & W.H.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 49: 183 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335261



Common Names

  • Paraboea manhaoensis
  • Manhao Paraboea
  • Manhao Paraboea


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Description

Paraboea manhaoensis (also called Manhao Paraboea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and bears white or pink flowers. Paraboea manhaoensis is found in tropical rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Paraboea manhaoensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paraboea manhaoensis is white in color with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraboea manhaoensis is a tropical epiphyte or lithophyte that typically grows to 6-8” tall. It is noted for its attractive foliage of ovate to diamond-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves (to 4” long) with silver-gray markings. Tiny, pink, star-shaped flowers bloom in summer. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Paraboea manhaoensis

Paraboea manhaoensis can be found in China.

Paraboea manhaoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraboea manhaoensis?

Paraboea manhaoensis

What is the common name of Paraboea manhaoensis?

Manhaoensis Paraboea

What is the natural habitat of Paraboea manhaoensis?

It is found in the temperate and subtropical forests of China

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

Yu Min Shui (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.M.Shui' in the authors string.
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.