Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schefferi
ID:
467912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.O.Forbes) B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 56 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467244

Common Names

  • Paraboea schefferi
  • Scheffer Paraboea
  • Scheffer Paraboea
  • Scheffer Paraboea

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Synonyms

  • Roettlera schefferi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Paraboea paraboeoides (Kränzlin) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus schefferi ambiguus C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Paraboea primuloides Z.R.Xu [unknown]
  • Paraboea schefferi ambigua (C.B.Clarke) Z.R.Xu [unknown]
  • Boea borneensis Scheff. ex H.O.Forbes [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus paraboeoides Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus primuloides (Miq.) Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus schefferi H.O.Forbes [unknown]

Description

Paraboea schefferi (also called Scheffer'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 schefferi is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraboea schefferi has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraboea schefferi is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix and watered regularly. Propagation is done through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Paraboea schefferi

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

Paraboea schefferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraboea schefferi?

Paraboea schefferi

What is the family of Paraboea schefferi?

Gesneriaceae

Where is Paraboea schefferi native to?

Thailand

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.
Henry Ogg Forbes (1851-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.O.Forbes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:382157-1: Based on the initial data import