Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
398010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f.) D.Heller

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Orient. 3: 95 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397342



Common Names

  • Paracaryum pygmaeum
  • Pygmaeum Paracaryum
  • Paracaryum


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Synonyms

  • Mattiastrum pygmaeum Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum pygmaeum (Rech.f.) Greuter & Stier [unknown]

Description

Paracaryum pygmaeum (also called Pygmy 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 pygmaeum 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 pygmaeum is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paracaryum pygmaeum 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 pygmaeum

Paracaryum pygmaeum is native to Central and South America.

Paracaryum pygmaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracaryum pygmaeum?

Paracaryum pygmaeum

What is the family of Paracaryum pygmaeum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Paracaryum pygmaeum found?

Brazil

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

David Heller (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Heller' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943713-1: Based on the initial data import