Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
tenera
ID:
503456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 76: 155 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502788



Common Names

  • Tenera Pseudoparis
  • Tenera False Paris
  • Tenera False Herb Paris


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema tenerum Baker [unknown]

Description

Pseudoparis tenera (also called 'Tender 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 tenera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoparis tenera 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoparis tenera 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 tenera

Pseudoparis tenera is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Pseudoparis tenera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoparis tenera?

Pseudoparis tenera

What type of plant is Pseudoparis tenera?

It is a shrub

Where is Pseudoparis tenera 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-259797: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.