Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
cynoglossoides
ID:
392966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f. & Riedl) Khat.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 6: 230 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392298



Common Names

  • Cynoglossoides Paracaryum
  • Paracaryum cynoglossoides
  • Cynoglossoides Paracaryum


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Synonyms

  • Mattiastrum cynoglossoides Rech.f. & Riedl [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum cynoglossoides (Rech.f. & Riedl) Greuter & Stier [unknown]

Description

Paracaryum cynoglossoides (also called Cynoglossoid Paracaryum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Paracaryum cynoglossoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paracaryum cynoglossoides is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paracaryum cynoglossoides is a hardy, perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a variety of habitats, from moist soils to dry soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Paracaryum cynoglossoides

Paracaryum cynoglossoides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Paracaryum cynoglossoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracaryum cynoglossoides?

Paracaryum cynoglossoides

What is the common name of Paracaryum cynoglossoides?

Cynoglossoides Paracaryum

What are the uses of Paracaryum cynoglossoides?

The leaves of Paracaryum cynoglossoides are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
Maboubeh Khatamsaz (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khat.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986140-1: Based on the initial data import