Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radiciflora
ID:
887817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagot ex Döll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(2): 336 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887152

Common Names

  • Pariana radiciflora
  • Root-flowered Pariana
  • Pariana Root-flowered

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Description

Pariana radiciflora (also called Root-Flowered 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 radiciflora 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 radiciflora 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 radiciflora 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 radiciflora

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

Pariana radiciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pariana radiciflora?

Pariana radiciflora

What is the common name of Pariana radiciflora?

Root-flowered Pariana

What is the natural habitat of Pariana radiciflora?

Pariana radiciflora 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

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
Paul Antoine Sagot (1821-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagot' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413739-1: 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].