Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
paraguariensis
ID:
450490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Veg. Parag. : 206 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449822



Common Names

  • Mionandra paraguariensis
  • Paraguayan Mionandra
  • Paraguayan Mionandra Orchid


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Description

Mionandra paraguariensis (also called Paraguayan Mionandra, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to Paraguay. It has a single stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical areas in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mionandra paraguariensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mionandra paraguariensis has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mionandra paraguariensis is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical America and is hardy in USDA Zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Mionandra paraguariensis

Mionandra paraguariensis can be found in Paraguay and Brazil.

Mionandra paraguariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mionandra paraguariensis?

Mionandra paraguariensis

What type of plant is Mionandra paraguariensis?

Mionandra paraguariensis is a flowering plant.

Where is Mionandra paraguariensis found?

Mionandra paraguariensis is found in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Mionandra genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,