Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
parillo
ID:
1327866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sothers & Prance

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 172: 188 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340320





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Description

Gaulettia parillo (also called Parillo's gaulettia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Venezuela. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Gaulettia parillo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaulettia parillo has small white flowers with five petals and a long, thin pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaulettia parillo is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept in a shady spot. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings of the leaves.

Where to Find Gaulettia parillo

Gaulettia parillo can be found in the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Gaulettia parillo FAQ

What are the common names of Gaulettia parillo?

Gaulettia parillo is commonly known as Parillo's Gaulettia.

What is the habitat of Gaulettia parillo?

Gaulettia parillo is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What are the characteristics of Gaulettia parillo?

Gaulettia parillo is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height and has smooth, grey bark.

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.
Cynthia Sothers (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sothers' in the authors string.