Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
foliata
ID:
265203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunn) C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 10: 66 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264535



Common Names

  • Paraphlomis Foliata
  • Foliata Paraphlomis
  • Paraphlomis


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Synonyms

  • Lamium foliatum Dunn [unknown]

Description

Paraphlomis foliata (also called 'Leafy Paraphlomis', 'Leafy Star Flower' and 'Star Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical regions of East Africa. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 3 m in height. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Paraphlomis foliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Paraphlomis foliata sub. foliata
Paraphlomis foliata sub. montigena X.H.Guo & S.B.Zhou

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraphlomis foliata has white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraphlomis foliata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Paraphlomis foliata

Paraphlomis foliata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Paraphlomis foliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraphlomis foliata?

Paraphlomis foliata

What is the common name of Paraphlomis foliata?

Leafy Paraphlomis

Where is Paraphlomis foliata native to?

China

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147641: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.