Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swallenii
ID:
887824

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Foster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 68: 239 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887159

Common Names

  • Pariana swallenii
  • Swallen's Pariana
  • Pariana Swallen

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Description

Pariana swallenii (also called Swallen's Pariana, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a clump-forming habit and grows to a height of 0.3–1 m (1–3 ft). It is found in savannas, open woodlands, and along roadsides and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pariana swallenii 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 swallenii 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 swallenii 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 swallenii

Pariana swallenii can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Pariana swallenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pariana swallenii?

Pariana swallenii

What is the common name of Pariana swallenii?

Pariana

What type of plant is Pariana swallenii?

Herb

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

Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183192-2: 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].