Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Novon25: 187 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423892
Common Names
- Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana
- Rurrenabaque Parasenegalia
- Rurrenabaqueana Parasenegalia
Description
Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana (also called Para-senegal, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Bolivia and Peru. It grows in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical dry montane grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or in a container.
Where to Find Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana
Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in the wild in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana?
Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana
What is the common name of Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana?
Rurrenabaque Parasenegalia
Where is Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana native to?
South America
Species in the Parasenegalia genus
Parasenegalia santosii,
Parasenegalia rurrenabaqueana,
Parasenegalia muricata,
Parasenegalia skleroxyla,
Parasenegalia vogeliana,
Parasenegalia visco,
Parasenegalia amorimii,
Parasenegalia grazielae,
Parasenegalia incerta,
Parasenegalia lundellii,
Parasenegalia miersii,
Species in the Fabaceae family