Pariana caxiuanensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.N.L.Dias, F.M.Ferreira & P.L.Viana
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 510: 172 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028300
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Pariana caxiuanensis (also called Caxiuanã, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest, occurring in the Brazilian states of Pará and Amapá. It is found in lowland rainforest, terra firme, and várzea.
Uses & Benefits
Pariana caxiuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pariana caxiuanensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pariana caxiuanensis is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Pariana caxiuanensis
Pariana caxiuanensis can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Pariana caxiuanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pariana caxiuanensis?
Pariana caxiuanensis
What is the family of Pariana caxiuanensis?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Pariana caxiuanensis?
Caxiuan Pariana
Species in the Pariana genus
Pariana argentea, Pariana aurita, Pariana bicolor, Pariana campestris, Pariana concinna, Pariana distans, Pariana ecuadorensis, Pariana gleasonii, Pariana gracilis, Pariana imberbis, Pariana intermedia, Pariana interrupta, Pariana ligulata, Pariana lunata, Pariana maynensis, Pariana modesta, Pariana nervata, Pariana obtusa, Pariana ovalifolia, Pariana pallida, Pariana parvispica, Pariana radiciflora, Pariana setosa, Pariana simulans, Pariana sociata, Pariana stenolemma, Pariana strigosa, Pariana swallenii, Pariana tenuis, Pariana trichosticha, Pariana ulei, Pariana velutina, Pariana violascens, Pariana vulgaris, Pariana zinziberina, Pariana caxiuanensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77220723-1: 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].