Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
392944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 130 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392276



Common Names

  • Hirsute Paracaryum
  • Paracaryum hirsutum
  • Hirsute Paracaryum


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Synonyms

  • Omphalodes hirsuta DC. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum paracaryum Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Paracaryum hirsutum (also called Hirsute 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 hirsutum 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 hirsutum 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 hirsutum 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 hirsutum

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

Paracaryum hirsutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracaryum hirsutum?

Paracaryum hirsutum

What is the common name of Paracaryum hirsutum?

Hirsute Paracaryum

What is the natural habitat of Paracaryum hirsutum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,