Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
parvibractea
ID:
490219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Uittien

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 143 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489551



Common Names

  • Paramapania Parvibractea
  • Small-bracted Paramapania
  • Small-bracted's Paramapania


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Synonyms

  • Thoracostachyum lucbanensis (Elmer) Kük. [unknown]

Description

Paramapania parvibractea (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 parvibractea is found in dry, tropical forests and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Paramapania parvibractea 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

Paramapania parvibractea has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paramapania parvibractea 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 parvibractea

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

Paramapania parvibractea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paramapania parvibractea?

Paramapania parvibractea

What is the common name of Paramapania parvibractea?

Small-bracted Paramapania

Where is Paramapania parvibractea found?

Paramapania parvibractea is found in the Philippines

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Hendrik Uittien (1898-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uittien' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311409-1: 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].