Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
albolineata
ID:
468160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 472 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467492



Common Names

  • Phinaea albolineata
  • Albolineata Phinaea
  • White-lined Phinaea


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Synonyms

  • Niphaea argyroneura Planch. & Linden ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Niphaea anoectochilifolia Warsz. ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Niphaea albolineata Hook. [unknown]
  • Niphaea discolor Warsz. ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Niphaea alba hort. ex Heydt [unknown]
  • Niphaea albo-lineata reticulata Hanst. [unknown]
  • Phinaea albolineata reticulata (Planch.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Niphaea albolineata costata Hanst. [unknown]

Description

Phinaea albolineata (also called 'White-lined Phinaea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has small, rounded leaves with a velvety texture and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Phinaea albolineata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phinaea albolineata has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phinaea albolineata 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 Phinaea albolineata

Phinaea albolineata is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry and wet forests.

Phinaea albolineata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phinaea albolineata?

Phinaea albolineata

What is the common name of Phinaea albolineata?

White-lined Phinaea

What is the natural habitat of Phinaea albolineata?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Phinaea genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2534128: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.