Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvispica
ID:
887815

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Iowa State J. Res. 47: 73 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887150

Common Names

  • Pariana parvispica
  • Small-spiked Pariana
  • Pariana Small-spiked

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Description

Pariana parvispica (also called Small-Spiked 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 parvispica 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 parvispica 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 parvispica is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat.

Where to Find Pariana parvispica

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

Pariana parvispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pariana parvispica?

Pariana parvispica

What is the common name of Pariana parvispica?

Small-spiked Pariana

What is the natural habitat of Pariana parvispica?

Pariana parvispica 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

Richard Walter Pohl (1916-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Pohl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183184-2: 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].