Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gabonica
ID:
1272434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 25: 247 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271772



Common Names

  • Paropsia Gabonica
  • Gabon Paropsia
  • Gabon Fern


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Description

Paropsia gabonica (also called Gabon Paropsia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paropsia gabonica is a species of plant that is used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paropsia gabonica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are long and thin with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paropsia gabonica is a small evergreen shrub native to Gabon. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.

Where to Find Paropsia gabonica

Paropsia gabonica is found in the tropical forests of Africa.

Paropsia gabonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paropsia gabonica?

Paropsia gabonica

What is the family of Paropsia gabonica?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Paropsia gabonica?

Grasslands

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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