Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flabilis
ID:
570766

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 32 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570098

Common Names

  • Bowlesia flabilis
  • Flabilis Bowlesia
  • Bowlesia Flabilis

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Synonyms

  • Bowlesia acutangula Benth. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia palmata acutangula (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Drusa acutangula (Benth.) Drude [unknown]

Description

Bowlesia flabilis (also called Bowlesia flabelliformis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a shrub with a height of 0.5 to 1 meter. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in humid forests, thickets, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bowlesia flabilis has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bowlesia flabilis has white flowers with yellow centres and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bowlesia flabilis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Bowlesia flabilis

Bowlesia flabilis is native to South America.

Bowlesia flabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bowlesia flabilis?

Bowlesia flabilis

What is the common name of Bowlesia flabilis?

Falling Bowlesia

What is the natural habitat of Bowlesia flabilis?

It is native to South America

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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