Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
simplex
ID:
490241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Uittien

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489573



Common Names

  • Paramapania Simplex
  • Simple Paramapania
  • Simple's Paramapania


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Description

Paramapania simplex (also called Simple Paramapania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, white flowers. It is found in moist, disturbed soils, such as along roadsides and in fields.

Uses & Benefits

Paramomum petaloideum is used in traditional 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 simplex 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 simplex 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 simplex

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

Paramapania simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paramomum petaloideum?

Paramomum petaloideum

What is the common name of Paramomum petaloideum?

Petaloid Paramomum

Where is Paramomum petaloideum found?

Paramomum petaloideum 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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' 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:311412-1: 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].