Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
formosana
ID:
265205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayata) T.H.Hsieh & T.C.Huang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 40: 15 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264537



Common Names

  • Paraphlomis Formosana
  • Formosana Paraphlomis
  • Paraphlomis


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Synonyms

  • Lamium formosanum (Hayata) Nakai [unknown]
  • Paraphlomis gracilis Kudô [unknown]
  • Paraphlomis gracilis lutienensis (Y.Z.Sun) C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Paraphlomis lutienensis Y.Z.Sun [unknown]
  • Phlomis gracilis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Ajuga formosana Hayata [unknown]

Description

Paraphlomis formosana (also called 'Formosan Paraphlomis', 'Formosan 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 formosana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraphlomis formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana

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

Paraphlomis formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraphlomis formosana?

Paraphlomis formosana

What is the common name of Paraphlomis formosana?

Formosan Paraphlomis

Where is Paraphlomis formosana native to?

Taiwan

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-147644: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Tsung Hsin Hsieh (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Hsieh' in the authors string.
Tseng Chieng Huang (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Huang' in the authors string.