Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rabilii
ID:
467894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.R.Xu & B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 11 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467226

Common Names

  • Paraboea rabilii
  • Rabili Paraboea
  • Rabili Paraboea
  • Rabili Paraboea

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Description

Paraboea rabilii (also called Rabill's Paraboea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small shrub with lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellowish-green spots. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in forests, shrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paraboea rabilii is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paraboea rabilii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraboea rabilii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, indirect light. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Paraboea rabilii

Paraboea rabilii is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Paraboea rabilii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraboea rabilii?

Paraboea rabilii

What is the family of Paraboea rabilii?

Gesneriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Paraboea rabilii?

Forests of Southeast Asia

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

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Zhao Ran Xu (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.R.Xu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958951-1: Based on the initial data import