Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
boinensis
ID:
639987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 19: 76 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639319

Common Names

  • Deinbollia boinensis
  • Boinensis Deinbollia
  • Deinbollia Boinensis

Searching for Deinbollia boinensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Deinbollia boinensis (also called Boina False-Lily, among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial native to Bolivia and Paraguay. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Deinbollia boinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Deinbollia boinensis are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Deinbollia boinensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Deinbollia boinensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be propagated from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Deinbollia boinensis

Deinbollia boinensis is native to tropical Africa and is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in lowland rainforest and montane forest.

Deinbollia boinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deinbollia boinensis?

Deinbollia boinensis

What is the common name of Deinbollia boinensis?

Boinensis Pineapple Lily

What is the natural habitat of Deinbollia boinensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Deinbollia genus

Deinbollia acuminata, Deinbollia angustifolia, Deinbollia boinensis, Deinbollia borbonica, Deinbollia calophylla, Deinbollia cauliflora, Deinbollia crassipes, Deinbollia cuneifolia, Deinbollia dasybotrys, Deinbollia evrardii, Deinbollia fanshawei, Deinbollia fulvotomentella, Deinbollia gossweileri, Deinbollia grandifolia, Deinbollia hierniana, Deinbollia insignis, Deinbollia kilimandscharica, Deinbollia laurentii, Deinbollia laurifolia, Deinbollia longiacuminata, Deinbollia macrantha, Deinbollia macrocarpa, Deinbollia macroura, Deinbollia maxima, Deinbollia mezilii, Deinbollia neglecta, Deinbollia nyasica, Deinbollia oblongifolia, Deinbollia pervillei, Deinbollia pinnata, Deinbollia pycnophylla, Deinbollia pynaertii, Deinbollia rambaensis, Deinbollia reticulata, Deinbollia revoluta, Deinbollia saligna, Deinbollia unijuga, Deinbollia xanthocarpa, Deinbollia oreophila,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References