Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
paraensis
ID:
1084500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 86 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083838



Common Names

  • Sciadotenia paraensis
  • Paraensis
  • Sciadotenia


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Description

Sciadotenia paraensis (also called Para Sciadotenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and grows in humid forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Sciadotenia paraensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciadotenia paraensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Sciadotenia paraensis

Sciadotenia paraensis can be found in the Amazon Basin.

Species in the Menispermaceae family

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