Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
auriculiformis
ID:
27478

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26(6): 421 (1988) (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026807



Common Names

  • Auriculate Paraprenanthes
  • Paraprenanthes
  • Paraprenanthes auriculiformis


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Description

Paraprenanthes auriculiformis (also called Earleaf Paraprenanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paraprenanthes auriculiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paraprenanthes auriculiformis is yellow and has a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraprenanthes auriculiformis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. It is best grown in a sunny border or rock garden.

Where to Find Paraprenanthes auriculiformis

Paraprenanthes auriculiformis is native to eastern and southern Africa. It is found in the savanna grasslands of Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique.

Paraprenanthes auriculiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraprenanthes auriculiformis?

Paraprenanthes auriculiformis

What is the common name of Paraprenanthes auriculiformis?

Earleaf Paraprenanthes

What is the natural habitat of Paraprenanthes auriculiformis?

Open grassland, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-125905: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.