Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.C.Chang) Ze H.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE 8(12): e82692 (17) (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337863
Common Names
- Paraprenanthes wilsonii
- Wilson's Paraprenanthes
- Paraprenanthes
Description
Paraprenanthes wilsonii (also called Wilson's Paraprenanthes, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, reaching up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are small and white. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Paraprenanthes wilsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paraprenanthes wilsonii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paraprenanthes wilsonii is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) and is drought-tolerant once established.
Where to Find Paraprenanthes wilsonii
Paraprenanthes wilsonii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Paraprenanthes wilsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paraprenanthes wilsonii?
Paraprenanthes wilsonii
What type of plant is Paraprenanthes wilsonii?
It is a flowering plant.
Where is Paraprenanthes wilsonii native to?
It is native to India.
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
Ze Huan Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ze H.Wang' in the authors string.