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
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.
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 Bowlesia genus
Bowlesia argenticaulis,
Bowlesia flabilis,
Bowlesia hieronymusii,
Bowlesia incana,
Bowlesia lobata,
Bowlesia macrophysa,
Bowlesia palmata,
Bowlesia paposana,
Bowlesia platanifolia,
Bowlesia ruiz-lealii,
Bowlesia setigera,
Bowlesia sodiroana,
Bowlesia tenella,
Bowlesia tropaeolifolia,
Bowlesia uncinata,
Bowlesia venturii,
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,