Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
malipoensis
ID:
1328064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.H.Tan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174: 166 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340518

Common Names

  • Hemiboea malipoensis
  • Malipoensis Hemiboea
  • Malipoensis's Hemiboea

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Description

Hemiboea malipoensis (also called 'Malipo Hemiboea', 'Malipo Hemiboea' and 'Malipo Hemiboea', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to China. It has small, narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodland and grassland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hemiboea malipoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemiboea malipoensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemiboea malipoensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches in early spring or late summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hemiboea malipoensis

Hemiboea malipoensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of China.

Hemiboea malipoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemiboea malipoensis?

Hemiboea malipoensis

What is the natural habitat of Hemiboea malipoensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average height of Hemiboea malipoensis?

Up to 1 m

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

Yun Hong Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Tan' in the authors string.