Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
490177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük. & Merr.) Uittien

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 32: 190 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489509



Common Names

  • Paramapania Gracillima
  • Graceful Paramapania
  • Graceful's Paramapania


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Description

Paramapania gracillima (also called Paramapania, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Central America. It is a tall, slender palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. The trunk is covered with spines and the leaves are bright green. Paramapania gracillima is found in dry, tropical forests and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Paramapania gracillima is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Paramapania gracillima are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paramapania gracillima is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Paramapania gracillima

Paramapania gracillima is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Paramapania gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paramapania gracillima?

Paramapania gracillima

What type of plant is Paramapania gracillima?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Paramapania gracillima?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Hendrik Uittien (1898-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uittien' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311403-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].