Paraboea halongensis is a plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Vietnam. The specific epithet halongensis is for Hạ Long Bay, where the species is found.[2]

Description

Paraboea halongensis grows as a perennial shrub. Its lanceolate to ovate leaves measure up to 4.3 centimetres (2 in) long. The inflorescences bear white flowers.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Paraboea halongensis is endemic to Vietnam, where is it is confined to the islands of Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its habitat is in cracks on rocks higher up on the limestone islands.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Paraboea halongensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Nguyen, Tien Hiep; Kiew, R. (2000). "New and interesting plants from Ha Long Bay, Vietnam" (PDF). Gardens' Bulletin Singapore. 52 (1). National Parks Board, Singapore Botanic Gardens: 195–196. Retrieved 17 July 2021.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraboea_halongensis
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