Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
persicum
ID:
394997

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 129 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394329



Common Names

  • Paracaryum persicum
  • Persian Paracaryum
  • Persian-Fruited Paracaryum


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Synonyms

  • Omphalodes persica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum persicum (Boiss.) Greuter & Stier [unknown]

Description

Paracaryum persicum (also called Persian Oak, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree native to Southwest Asia. It has a tall, straight trunk and large, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Paracaryum persicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paracaryum persicum is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and brown in color. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paracaryum persicum can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Paracaryum persicum

Paracaryum persicum is native to Iran and can be found in moist forests.

Paracaryum persicum FAQ

What is the common name of Paracaryum persicum?

Persian caryum

What is the scientific name of Persian caryum?

Paracaryum persicum

What is the traditional use of Paracaryum persicum?

It is traditionally used as a medicinal plant to treat 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,