Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 147 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474164
Common Names
- Parabaena denudata
- Denudata Parabaena
- Denudata's Parabaena
Description
Parabaena denudata (also called Naked Parabaena, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Parabaena denudata is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parabaena denudata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parabaena denudata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 6-8 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat moss. The pot should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Parabaena denudata
Parabaena denudata is native to the Philippines.
Parabaena denudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parabaena denudata?
Parabaena denudata
What is the common name of Parabaena denudata?
Denudata
What is the family of Parabaena denudata?
Asteraceae
Species in the Parabaena genus
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,