Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subcapitata
ID:
1224450

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 18: t. 1798 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223788

Common Names

  • Hemiboea subcapitata
  • Subcapitate Hemiboea
  • Subcapitate Starburst

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Description

Hemiboea subcapitata (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 subcapitata 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 subcapitata var. guangdongensis (Z.Yu Li) Z.Yu Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemiboea subcapitata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemiboea subcapitata 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 subcapitata

Hemiboea subcapitata is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Hemiboea subcapitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemiboea subcapitata?

Hemiboea subcapitata

What is the common name of Hemiboea subcapitata?

Subcapitate Hemiboea

What is the natural habitat of Hemiboea subcapitata?

Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and 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,

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