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
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.
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 Hebecarpa genus
Hebecarpa barbeyana,
Hebecarpa macradenia,
Hebecarpa obscura,
Hebecarpa ovatifolia,
Hebecarpa palmeri,
Hebecarpa rectipilis,
Hebecarpa rossychaveziae,
Hebecarpa americana,
Hebecarpa buxifolia,
Hebecarpa caracasana,
Hebecarpa costaricensis,
Hebecarpa hebantha,
Hebecarpa myrtilloides,
Hebecarpa platycarpa,
Hebecarpa punctata,
Hebecarpa rivinifolia,
Hebecarpa robinsonii,
Hebecarpa tehuacana,
Hebecarpa velutina,
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,