Paradrymonia lutea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
746421
Status:
valid
Authors:
Feuillet
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3: 585 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745754
Common Names
- Paradrymonia lutea
- Lutea Paradrymonia
- Lutea Paradrymonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paradrymonia lutea (also called Lutea Paradrymonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in wet lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Paradrymonia lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paradrymonia lutea is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paradrymonia lutea is a perennial shrub that is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Paradrymonia lutea
Paradrymonia lutea is native to Venezuela and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.
Paradrymonia lutea FAQ
What type of plant is Paradrymonia lutea?
Paradrymonia lutea is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
What is the natural habitat of Paradrymonia lutea?
Paradrymonia lutea is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.
What are the characteristics of Paradrymonia lutea?
Paradrymonia lutea is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Species in the Paradrymonia genus
Paradrymonia metamorphophylla, Paradrymonia decurrens, Paradrymonia ciliosa, Paradrymonia campostyla, Paradrymonia buchtienii, Paradrymonia yatua, Paradrymonia tepui, Paradrymonia lutea, Paradrymonia longifolia, Paradrymonia glabra, Paradrymonia fuquaiana, Paradrymonia conferta, Paradrymonia congesta, Paradrymonia barbata, Paradrymonia badia,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60453369-2: Based on the initial data import