Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 477 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283370
Common Names
- Promenaea Paranaensis
- Paranaensis Promenaea
- Paranaensis's Promenaea
Description
Promenaea paranaensis (also called Parana Promenaea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. It grows in wet forests, usually in the shade of taller trees, and has a creeping habit. Its leaves are oval-shaped and its flowers are white with yellow-green stripes.
Uses & Benefits
Promenaea paranaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Promenaea paranaensis has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Promenaea paranaensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial groundcover that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Promenaea paranaensis
Promenaea paranaensis can be found in Brazil.
Promenaea paranaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Promenaea paranaensis?
Promenaea paranaensis
What type of environment does Promenaea paranaensis grow in?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common uses of Promenaea paranaensis?
Ornamental, timber, and medicinal uses
Species in the Promenaea genus
Promenaea acuminata,
Promenaea catharinensis,
Promenaea dusenii,
Promenaea fuerstenbergiana,
Promenaea guttata,
Promenaea malmquistiana,
Promenaea microptera,
Promenaea nigricans,
Promenaea ovatiloba,
Promenaea paranaensis,
Promenaea rollissonii,
Promenaea silvana,
Promenaea sincorana,
Promenaea stapelioides,
Promenaea xanthina,
Promenaea viridiflora,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,