Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
729871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velarde

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 17: 491. 1949

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729204



Common Names

  • Weberbauer's Paramongaia
  • Paramongaia weberbaueri
  • Weberbauer's-Leaf Paramongaia


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Synonyms

  • Paramongaia superba Ravenna [unknown]

Description

Paramongaia weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Paramongaia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has small, yellow-green flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paramongaia weberbaueri is often used as a groundcover in areas with full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. It is also used as a border or edging plant, as well as in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paramongaia weberbaueri has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, rounded and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paramongaia weberbaueri is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Paramongaia weberbaueri

Paramongaia weberbaueri is native to Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.

Paramongaia weberbaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paramongaia weberbaueri?

Paramongaia weberbaueri

What is the common name of Paramongaia weberbaueri?

Weberbauer's Paramongaia

What is the natural habitat of Paramongaia weberbaueri?

Tropical dry forests

Species in the Paramongaia genus

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-286038: Based on the initial data import
Octavio Velarde (d.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velarde' in the authors string.