Paracaryum ponticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ponticum
ID:
398011
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Pl. Orient. Nov. 2: 9 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397343
Common Names
- Paracaryum ponticum
- Ponticum Paracaryum
- Paracaryum
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- Omphalodes pontica K.Koch [unknown]
Description
Paracaryum ponticum (also called Pontic Paracaryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Paracaryum ponticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paracaryum ponticum is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paracaryum ponticum is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It is native to Mexico and Central and South America. It is often found in wetter areas such as swamps and lowland forests. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Paracaryum ponticum
Paracaryum ponticum is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Paracaryum ponticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracaryum ponticum?
Paracaryum ponticum
What is the family of Paracaryum ponticum?
Orchidaceae
Where is Paracaryum ponticum found?
Brazil
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120089-1: Based on the initial data import