Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
prancei
ID:
818384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 10: 124 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817718



Common Names

  • Parinari prancei
  • Prancei Parinari
  • Parinari Prancei


Searching for Parinari prancei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Parinari prancei (also called 'Prance's Parinari' and 'Prance's 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 prancei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parinari prancei has white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Parinari prancei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Parinari prancei 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 prancei

Parinari prancei is native to the savannas of Africa.

Parinari prancei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parinari prancei?

Parinari prancei

What is the family of Parinari prancei?

Chrysobalanaceae

What is the common name of Parinari prancei?

Prance's 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,