Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lunata
ID:
887798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Enum. Pl. 2: 295 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887133

Common Names

  • Pariana lunata
  • Lunate Pariana
  • Pariana Lunate

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Description

Pariana lunata (also called Moon-Shaped Pariana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pariana lunata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomachache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pariana lunata is a white or cream-colored, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pariana lunata is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought and heat. It is often used as a hedge or in borders and can be pruned or left to grow naturally.

Where to Find Pariana lunata

Pariana lunata is native to South America, and can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Pariana lunata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pariana lunata?

Pariana lunata

What is the common name of Pariana lunata?

Lunate Pariana

What is the natural habitat of Pariana lunata?

Pariana lunata is found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and open woodlands

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413726-1: 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].