Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
vietnamensis
ID:
1326603

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton & Luu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 261 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339057


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Description

Billolivia vietnamensis (also called Vietnamese Billolivia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Billolivia vietnamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Billolivia vietnamensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billolivia vietnamensis is an evergreen shrub native to Vietnam. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and kept moist until rooting.

Where to Find Billolivia vietnamensis

Billolivia vietnamensis is native to Vietnam.

Billolivia vietnamensis FAQ

What are the common names of Billolivia vietnamensis?

Vietnamese Billolivia

What is the natural habitat of Billolivia vietnamensis?

It is native to Vietnam

What are the uses of Billolivia vietnamensis?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant

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

David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
Hong Truong Luu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luu' in the authors string.