Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
harroviana
ID:
1042551

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) Z.R.Xu

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 65: 240 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041889

Common Names

  • Paraboea harroviana
  • Harrovian Paraboea
  • Harrovian Mountain-Ginger

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Description

Paraboea harroviana (also called Harrove's Paraboea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. It is found in montane forests, at elevations of 1,200–2,400 metres (3,900–7,900 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Paraboea harroviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Paraboea harroviana var. ovata Z.R.Xu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraboea harroviana has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraboea harroviana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Paraboea harroviana

Paraboea harroviana is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373698: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Zhao Ran Xu (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.R.Xu' in the authors string.