Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bureau & Franch.) Makino
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Makinoa 9: 175 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430151
Common Names
- Zabelia angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Zabelia
- Narrow-leaved Zabelia Vine
Description
Zabelia angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-leaved Zabelia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Zabelia angustifolia is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zabelia angustifolia is a white or pinkish-white color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is an ovoid capsule, and the seedlings are slender and erect.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zabelia angustifolia can be propagated by division of the underground rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Zabelia angustifolia
Zabelia angustifolia is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Zabelia angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zabelia angustifolia?
Zabelia angustifolia
What is the common name of Zabelia angustifolia?
Zabelia
Where is Zabelia angustifolia native to?
Africa
Species in the Zabelia genus
Zabelia angustifolia,
Zabelia onkocarpa,
Zabelia corymbosa,
Zabelia parvifolia,
Zabelia triflora,
Zabelia tyaihyoni,
Zabelia umbellata,
Zabelia integrifolia,
Zabelia buddleioides,
Zabelia biflora,
Zabelia dielsii,
Zabelia brachystemon,
Zabelia densipila,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,