Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
stolonifera
ID:
568503

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678545: Based on the initial data import
Kai Yu Pan (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Pan' in the authors string.