Paraprenanthes diversifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
1043793
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vaniot) N.Kilian
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 229 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043131
Common Names
- Paraprenanthes Diversifolia
- Diverse-leaved Paraprenanthes
- Diverse-leaved False Sow-thistle
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Paraprenanthes diversifolia (also called 'Diverse-leaved Paraprenanthes', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Paraprenanthes diversifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for clothing and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paraprenanthes diversifolia is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, black in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Paraprenanthes diversifolia is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into sections that have at least two leaves and a few roots. When propagating by stem cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Paraprenanthes diversifolia
Paraprenanthes diversifolia is native to tropical regions and can be found in areas with moist, well-drained soils.
Species in the Paraprenanthes genus
Paraprenanthes heptantha, Paraprenanthes yunnanensis, Paraprenanthes prenanthoides, Paraprenanthes umbrosa, Paraprenanthes multiformis, Paraprenanthes glandulosissima, Paraprenanthes auriculiformis, Paraprenanthes sororia, Paraprenanthes polypodiifolia, Paraprenanthes longiloba, Paraprenanthes diversifolia, Paraprenanthes dolichophylla, Paraprenanthes triflora, Paraprenanthes oligolepis, Paraprenanthes melanantha, Paraprenanthes wilsonii,
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 tro-100376525: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.