Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
N.Hallé
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1986
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 29: 24 (1986)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406691
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa
- Pararacemose Thyrsosalacia
- Pararacemose Fireweed
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa (also called Pararacemose Thyrsosalacia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome, and erect culms that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is commonly found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and lakes.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin, pointed leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa is a tropical perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. When propagating from division, separate the root clumps into individual plants and replant them in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa
                        
                            Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa?
Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa
What is the common name of Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa?
Pararacemose Thyrsosalacia
Where is Thyrsosalacia pararacemosa native to?
Japan
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Thyrsosalacia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Celastraceae family
                        
                            Acanthothamnus aphyllus, 
Allocassine laurifolia, 
Anthodon decussatus, 
Anthodon panamense, 
Apatophyllum constablei, 
Apatophyllum flavovirens, 
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, 
Apatophyllum olsenii, 
Apatophyllum teretifolium, 
Apodostigma pallens, 
Arnicratea cambodiana, 
Arnicratea ferruginea, 
Bequaertia mucronata, 
Brassiantha pentamera, 
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, 
Brexia alaticarpa, 
Brexia australis, 
Brexia madagascariensis, 
Brexia marioniae, 
Brexiella cymosa, 
Brexiella ilicifolia, 
Campylostemon angolense, 
Campylostemon bequaertii, 
Campylostemon danckelmannianus, 
Campylostemon laurentii, 
Campylostemon lindequistianus, 
Campylostemon mitophorus, 
Campylostemon warneckeanum, 
Canotia holacantha, 
Canotia wendtii, 
Cassine albens, 
Cassine balae, 
Cassine burkeana, 
Cassine congylos, 
Cassine grossa, 
Cassine kedarnathii, 
Cassine koordersii, 
Cassine megaphylla, 
Cassine micrantha, 
Cassine obiensis, 
Cassine parvifolia, 
Cassine peragua, 
Cassine kamurensis, 
Catha edulis, 
Celastrus aculeatus, 
Celastrus angulata, 
Celastrus australis, 
Celastrus caseariifolius, 
Celastrus cuneatus, 
Celastrus flagellaris,