Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mihieri
ID:
1329224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Mich.Möller & W.H.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66: 199 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341678


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Description

Glabrella mihieri (also called Mihier's Glabrella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Glabrella mihieri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glabrella mihieri is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glabrella mihieri can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Glabrella mihieri

Glabrella mihieri is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Glabrella mihieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glabrella mihieri?

Glabrella mihieri

What is the family of Glabrella mihieri?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Glabrella mihieri?

Mihier's Glabrella

Species in the Glabrella genus

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.