Paracaryum hedgei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hedgei
ID:
392940
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aytaç & R.R.Mill
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 61: 109 (2004 publ. 2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392272
Common Names
- Hedge's Paracaryum
- Paracaryum hedgei
- Hedge Paracaryum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paracaryum hedgei (also called Hedge's 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 hedgei 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 hedgei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paracaryum hedgei 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 hedgei
Paracaryum hedgei can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Paracaryum hedgei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracaryum hedgei?
Paracaryum hedgei
What is the common name of Paracaryum hedgei?
Hedge's Paracaryum
What is the natural habitat of Paracaryum hedgei?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Paracaryum genus
Paracaryum hedgei, Paracaryum densum, Paracaryum integerrimum, Paracaryum hirsutum, Paracaryum khorassanicum, Paracaryum glastifolium, Paracaryum glandulosum, Paracaryum heratense, Paracaryum nigrum, Paracaryum cynoglossoides, Paracaryum cyclhymenium, Paracaryum cristagalli, Paracaryum persicum, Paracaryum sintenisii, Paracaryum rugulosum, Paracaryum tenerum, Paracaryum pygmaeum, Paracaryum ponticum, Paracaryum polyanthum, Paracaryum strictum, Paracaryum gracile, Paracaryum himalayense, Paracaryum turcomanicum, Paracaryum platycalyx, Paracaryum calathicarpum, Paracaryum thomsonii, Paracaryum bingoelianum,
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
Zeki Aytaç: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aytaç' in the authors string.
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77067657-1: Based on the initial data import