Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
733008

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwacke) Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 260 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732341

Common Names

  • Iryanthera paradoxa
  • Paradoxical Iryanthera
  • Paradoxical Ironwood

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Description

Iryanthera paradoxa (also called campina, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Myristicaceae family. It is native to tropical South America, where it is found in Brazil. It typically grows in lowland forests and in secondary forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iryanthera paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iryanthera paradoxa is white with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iryanthera paradoxa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require a warm, humid environment to ensure successful propagation.

Where to Find Iryanthera paradoxa

Iryanthera paradoxa is native to tropical South America and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Iryanthera paradoxa FAQ

What is the common name of Iryanthera paradoxa?

Paradox Iryanthera

What is the scientific name of Paradox Iryanthera?

Iryanthera paradoxa

What is the native range of Iryanthera paradoxa?

Brazil

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130221-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.