Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Chen & Y.M.Shui
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 683 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744393
Common Names
- Trisepala Paraboea
- Paraboea Trisepala
- Trisepala Paraboea
Description
Paraboea trisepala (also called Paraboea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Paraboea trisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paraboea trisepala has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paraboea trisepala is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Paraboea trisepala
Paraboea trisepala is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Paraboea trisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paraboea trisepala?
Paraboea trisepala
What is the common name of Paraboea trisepala?
Three-sepaled Paraboea
What is the natural habitat of Paraboea trisepala?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
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
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.