Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
variopila
ID:
467926

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 15 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467258



Common Names

  • Paraboea variopila
  • Variable Paraboea
  • Variable Paraboea
  • Variable Paraboea


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Description

Paraboea variopila (also called Variable paraboea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Borneo and Sumatra and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Paraboea variopila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraboea variopila has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraboea variopila is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into sections with a sharp knife and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Paraboea variopila

Paraboea variopila is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Paraboea variopila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraboea variopila?

Paraboea variopila

What is the family of Paraboea variopila?

Gesneriaceae

Where is Paraboea variopila native to?

Thailand

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:958956-1: Based on the initial data import