Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maynensis
ID:
887799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 4: 526 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887134

Common Names

  • Pariana maynensis
  • Mayne's Pariana
  • Pariana Mayne

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Description

Pariana maynensis (also called Mayne's 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 maynensis 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 maynensis 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 maynensis 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 maynensis

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

Pariana maynensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pariana maynensis?

Pariana maynensis

What is the common name of Pariana maynensis?

Mayne's Pariana

What is the natural habitat of Pariana maynensis?

Pariana maynensis 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

Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309708-2: 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].