Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
568510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Pl. Vasc. Gen. : 44 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567842



Common Names

  • Boenninghausenia albiflora
  • Albiflora Boenninghausenia
  • Boenninghausenia Albiflora


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Synonyms

  • Bodinieria thalictrifolia H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Boenninghausenia albiflora pilosa Z.M.Tan [unknown]
  • Boenninghausenia schizocarpa S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Boenninghausenia sessilicarpa H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Boenninghausenia albiflora brevipes Franch. [unknown]
  • Ruta albiflora Hook. [unknown]
  • Boenninghausenia brevipes (Franch.) H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Boenninghausenia albiflora albiflora [unknown]
  • Podostaurus thalictroides Jungh. [unknown]
  • Boenninghausenia japonica Siebold ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ruta japonica Siebold ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Boenninghausenia albiflora (also called 'White-Flowered Boenninghausenia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has thin, wiry stems with small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Boenninghausenia albiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its flowers are quite attractive.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Boenninghausenia albiflora var. japonica (Nakai ex Makino & Nemoto) H.Ohba

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boenninghausenia albiflora is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boenninghausenia albiflora is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Boenninghausenia albiflora

Boenninghausenia albiflora is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Boenninghausenia albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boenninghausenia albiflora?

Boenninghausenia albiflora

What is the family of Boenninghausenia albiflora?

Urticaceae

What is the distribution of Boenninghausenia albiflora?

China, Japan, Korea

Species in the Boenninghausenia genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678555: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.