Status:
valid
Authors:
Triboun & D.J.Middleton
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 64: 339 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334977
Common Names
- Doitungensis Paraboea
- Doitung Paraboea
- Paraboea Doitungensis
Description
Paraboea doitungensis (also called Doi Tung Paraboea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round, and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Paraboea doitungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paraboea doitungensis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paraboea doitungensis is a tropical plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a moist soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they form roots.
Where to Find Paraboea doitungensis
Paraboea doitungensis is native to Thailand. It can be found in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Paraboea doitungensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paraboea doitungensis?
Paraboea doitungensis
What is the natural habitat of Paraboea doitungensis?
Tropical montane forests
What is the flower color of Paraboea doitungensis?
White
Species in the Paraboea genus
Paraboea laxa,
Paraboea mataensis,
Paraboea mahaxayana,
Paraboea luzoniensis,
Paraboea leuserensis,
Paraboea leopoldii,
Paraboea lancifolia,
Paraboea lanata,
Paraboea kalimantanensis,
Paraboea incudicarpa,
Paraboea halongensis,
Paraboea leporina,
Paraboea pubicorolla,
Paraboea prolixa,
Paraboea patens,
Paraboea parviflora,
Paraboea meiophylla,
Paraboea nagalandiana,
Paraboea minuta,
Paraboea minor,
Paraboea bintangensis,
Paraboea chiangdaoensis,
Paraboea capitata,
Paraboea candidissima,
Paraboea caerulescens,
Paraboea brachycarpa,
Paraboea berouwensis,
Paraboea banyengiana,
Paraboea bakeri,
Paraboea amplifolia,
Paraboea acutifolia,
Paraboea brunnescens,
Paraboea divaricata,
Paraboea glanduliflora,
Paraboea glabrisepala,
Paraboea glabriflora,
Paraboea glabra,
Paraboea ferruginea,
Paraboea evrardii,
Paraboea clarkei,
Paraboea effusa,
Paraboea detergibilis,
Paraboea elegans,
Paraboea rabilii,
Paraboea thorelii,
Paraboea tarutaoensis,
Paraboea suffruticosa,
Paraboea speluncarum,
Paraboea speciosa,
Paraboea trachyphylla,
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
Pramote Triboun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triboun' in the authors string.