Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
porosa
ID:
568502

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 136 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567834

Common Names

  • Boeica porosa
  • Porosa Boeica
  • Boeica Porosa

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Synonyms

  • Boeica tonkinensis (Kraenzl.) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus tonkinensis (Kraenzl.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Oreocharis tonkinensis Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Boeica porosa (also called 'Porous Spiderwort', 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

Boeica porosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boeica porosa is yellow, 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

Boeica porosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps in the spring. The root clumps should be divided into smaller clumps and each clump should be planted in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the plants should be well-established in 4-6 weeks. Once established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Boeica porosa

Boeica porosa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Boeica porosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boeica porosa?

Boeica porosa

What is the family of Boeica porosa?

Urticaceae

What is the distribution of Boeica porosa?

China, Japan, Korea

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