Hemiboea gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1224448
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris , n.s., 1: 124 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223786
Common Names
- Hemiboea gracilis
- Graceful Hemiboea
- Graceful Starburst
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemiboea gracilis (also called Hemiboea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Vietnam. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist and shady forests, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hemiboea gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hemiboea gracilis var. pilobracteata Z.Y.LiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemiboea gracilis has white, tubular flowers with yellowish-green spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemiboea gracilis can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node, remove the lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm spot with indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Hemiboea gracilis
Hemiboea gracilis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Hemiboea gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemiboea gracilis?
Hemiboea gracilis
What is the common name of Hemiboea gracilis?
Graceful Hemiboea
What is the natural habitat of Hemiboea gracilis?
Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Hemiboea genus
Hemiboea bicornuta, Hemiboea subacaulis, Hemiboea purpurea, Hemiboea ovalifolia, Hemiboea purpureotincta, Hemiboea cavaleriei, Hemiboea longisepala, Hemiboea fangii, Hemiboea gracilis, Hemiboea longzhouensis, Hemiboea subcapitata, Hemiboea glandulosa, Hemiboea parviflora, Hemiboea flaccida, Hemiboea gamosepala, Hemiboea follicularis, Hemiboea integra, Hemiboea latisepala, Hemiboea longgangensis, Hemiboea strigosa, Hemiboea pingbianensis, Hemiboea mollifolia, Hemiboea omeiensis, Hemiboea parvibracteata, Hemiboea wangiana, Hemiboea magnibracteata, Hemiboea rubribracteata, Hemiboea suiyangensis, Hemiboea sinovietnamica, Hemiboea lutea, Hemiboea malipoensis, Hemiboea pterocaulis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50039675: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.