Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
818410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sabine

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London 5: 451 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817744



Common Names

  • Parinari excelsa
  • Excelsa Parinari
  • Parinari Tree


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Description

Parinari excelsa (also called 'Tall Parinari' and 'Tall Parinari', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its opposite leaves, which are usually dark green in colour and can reach up to 10 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Parinari excelsa is used for timber, fuel, and as a source of edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Parinari excelsa are white and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parinari excelsa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by cuttings in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Parinari excelsa

Parinari excelsa is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and savannas.

Parinari excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parinari excelsa?

Parinari excelsa

What is the family of Parinari excelsa?

Chrysobalanaceae

What is the common name of Parinari excelsa?

Umbrella Plum

Species in the Parinari genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-355551: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Sabine (1770-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sabine' in the authors string.