Pseudoparis cauliflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
503447
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 176 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502779
Common Names
- Cauliflora Pseudoparis
- Cauliflora False Paris
- Cauliflora False Herb Paris
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- Pseudoparis cauliflora tsaratananae H.Perrier [unknown]
Description
Pseudoparis cauliflora (also called 'Cauliflower Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a large shrub or small tree, growing to 5–15 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoparis cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoparis cauliflora has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudoparis cauliflora is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Pseudoparis cauliflora
Pseudoparis cauliflora is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Pseudoparis cauliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoparis cauliflora?
Pseudoparis cauliflora
What type of plant is Pseudoparis cauliflora?
It is a shrub
Where is Pseudoparis cauliflora native to?
It is native to Central America
Species in the Pseudoparis genus
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259795: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.