Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hua) Hua & Briq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 2: 68 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835473
Common Names
- Aeollanthus Paradoxus
- Paradoxus Aeollanthus
- Aeollanthus Paradoxa
Description
Aeollanthus paradoxus (also called Paradox Aeollanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a small, shrubby plant with green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers tropical climates and is found in humid mountain forests, at altitudes between 1,000 and 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Aeollanthus paradoxus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeollanthus paradoxus is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeollanthus paradoxus is a terrestrial or lithophytic shrub native to Brazil. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and bright light. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Aeollanthus paradoxus
Aeollanthus paradoxus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Aeollanthus paradoxus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus paradoxus?
Aeollanthus paradoxus
What type of plant is Aeollanthus paradoxus?
Aeollanthus paradoxus is a shrub.
What is the natural habitat of Aeollanthus paradoxus?
Aeollanthus paradoxus is native to South America.
Species in the Aeollanthus genus
Aeollanthus haumannii,
Aeollanthus rydingianus,
Aeollanthus abyssinicus,
Aeollanthus alternatus,
Aeollanthus ambustus,
Aeollanthus angolensis,
Aeollanthus angustifolius,
Aeollanthus breviflorus,
Aeollanthus buchnerianus,
Aeollanthus candelabrum,
Aeollanthus caudatus,
Aeollanthus cucullatus,
Aeollanthus densiflorus,
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides,
Aeollanthus engleri,
Aeollanthus fruticosus,
Aeollanthus holstii,
Aeollanthus homblei,
Aeollanthus lisowskii,
Aeollanthus lobatus,
Aeollanthus myrianthus,
Aeollanthus namibiensis,
Aeollanthus neglectus,
Aeollanthus paradoxus,
Aeollanthus parvifolius,
Aeollanthus petiolatus,
Aeollanthus pinnatifidus,
Aeollanthus plicatus,
Aeollanthus pubescens,
Aeollanthus rehmannii,
Aeollanthus repens,
Aeollanthus rivularis,
Aeollanthus saxatilis,
Aeollanthus sedoides,
Aeollanthus serpiculoides,
Aeollanthus stuhlmannii,
Aeollanthus suaveolens,
Aeollanthus subacaulis,
Aeollanthus subintegrus,
Aeollanthus trifidus,
Aeollanthus tuberosus,
Aeollanthus ukamensis,
Aeollanthus viscosus,
Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,