Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Y.Pan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26: 439 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567835
Common Names
- Boeica stolonifera
- Stolonifera Boeica
- Boeica Stolonifera
Description
Boeica stolonifera (also called 'Stoloniferous Spiderwort', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has thin, wiry stems with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Boeica stolonifera is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boeica stolonifera is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boeica stolonifera is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps in the spring. The root clumps should be divided into smaller clumps and each clump should be planted in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the plants should be well-established in 4-6 weeks. Once established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Boeica stolonifera
Boeica stolonifera is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Boeica stolonifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boeica stolonifera?
Boeica stolonifera
What is the family of Boeica stolonifera?
Urticaceae
What is the distribution of Boeica stolonifera?
China, Japan, Korea
Species in the Boeica genus
Boeica brachyandra,
Boeica ferruginea,
Boeica filiformis,
Boeica fulva,
Boeica glandulosa,
Boeica griffithii,
Boeica guileana,
Boeica hirsuta,
Boeica multinervia,
Boeica nutans,
Boeica porosa,
Boeica stolonifera,
Boeica yunnanensis,
Boeica ornithocephalantha,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,