Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
1042565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) J.R.Abbott

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 134 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041903

Common Names

  • Hebecarpa obscura
  • Obscure Hebecarpa
  • Obscure False Agathis

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Description

Hebecarpa obscura (also called Obscure Hebecarpa, 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

Hebecarpa obscura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hebecarpa obscura 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

Hebecarpa obscura 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 Hebecarpa obscura

Hebecarpa obscura is native to India and can be found in the Eastern Himalayas.

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373737: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
J.Richard Abbott (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Abbott' in the authors string.