Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nervosissima
ID:
1264259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.R.Xu & B.L.Burtt

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 9 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263597



Common Names

  • Nervosissima Paraboea
  • Nervosissima
  • Paraboea Nervosissima


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Description

Paraboea nervosissima (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Paraboea nervosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paraboea nervosissima is a yellow-cream colour and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraboea nervosissima is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Paraboea nervosissima

Paraboea nervosissima is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Paraboea nervosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraboea nervosissima?

Paraboea nervosissima

What is the common name of Paraboea nervosissima?

Nervosissima Paraboea

What is the natural habitat of Paraboea nervosissima?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Zhao Ran Xu (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.R.Xu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958948-1: Based on the initial data import