Status:
valid
Authors:
Aymard & G.A.Romero
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 176 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330127
Common Names
- Paypayrola arenacea
- Arenacea Paypayrola
- Arenaceous Paypayrola
Description
Paypayrola arenacea (also called 'Arenaceous Paypayrola', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Middle East. It has a prostrate habit and its leaves are linear. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Paypayrola arenacea is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Paypayrola arenacea are white or yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paypayrola arenacea is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Paypayrola arenacea
Paypayrola arenacea is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is commonly found in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Paypayrola arenacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paypayrola arenacea?
Paypayrola arenacea
What is the common name of Paypayrola arenacea?
Arenaceous Paypayrola
What type of plant is Paypayrola arenacea?
A flowering shrub
Species in the Paypayrola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,