Paracaryum platycalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycalyx
ID:
1284327
Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 110: 535 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283665
Common Names
- Paracaryum platycalyx
- Paracaryum
- Platycalyx
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paracaryum platycalyx (also called 'Broad-fruited Paracaryum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It has small, yellow flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paracaryum platycalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paracaryum platycalyx is a white or yellowish-white, small, and tubular. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Paracaryum platycalyx requires full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and regular watering. Propagation can be done through seed or division.
Where to Find Paracaryum platycalyx
Paracaryum platycalyx can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Paracaryum platycalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracaryum platycalyx?
Paracaryum platycalyx
What is the common name of Paracaryum platycalyx?
Broad-calyx Paracaryum
What is the natural habitat of Paracaryum platycalyx?
It is found in 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
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120087-1: Based on the initial data import