Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
887776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hollowell & Davidse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 98 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887111

Common Names

  • Pariana argentea
  • Silver Pariana
  • Silver Pariana

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Description

Pariana argentea (also called Silver Pariana, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pariana argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The plant has fragrant flowers and is often used as a hedge or border plant. The leaves are also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pariana argentea is white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pariana argentea is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and is drought tolerant. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much care.

Where to Find Pariana argentea

Pariana argentea is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Pariana argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pariana argentea?

Pariana argentea

What is the common name of Pariana argentea?

Silver Pariana

Where is Pariana argentea found?

Pariana argentea is found in South America.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
Victoria C. Hollowell (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hollowell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305210-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].