Patinoa paraensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Huber) Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 471 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241874
Common Names
- Patinoa paraensis
- Paraensis Patinoa
- Patinoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patinoa paraensis (also called Patinoa grandifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae, native to South America. It is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are glossy and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Patinoa paraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Patinoa paraensis is a yellowish-orange color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Patinoa paraensis is a shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and at a temperature of around 18-21°C.
Where to Find Patinoa paraensis
Patinoa paraensis can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Species in the Patinoa genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50115792: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.