Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
887810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 268 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887145

Common Names

  • Pariana pallida
  • Pale Pariana
  • Pariana Pale

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Description

Pariana pallida (also called Pale 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 pallida 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 pallida 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 pallida is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pariana pallida

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

Pariana pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pariana pallida?

Pariana pallida

What is the common name of Pariana pallida?

Pale Pariana

What is the natural habitat of Pariana pallida?

Pariana pallida 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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183183-2: 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].