Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
parayi
ID:
1044738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miranda

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Ceiba 4: 140 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044076



Common Names

  • Louteridium Parayi
  • Parayi Louteridium
  • Parayi Plume


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Description

Louteridium parayi (also called 'Paray's Louteridium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist and wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Louteridium parayi is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Louteridium parayi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Louteridium parayi can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil, and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Louteridium parayi

Louteridium parayi is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Faustino Miranda (1905-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miranda' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.