Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
744556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) J.I.M.Melo & Semir

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64(2): 289. 2009 [Aug 2009]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743889

Common Names

  • Euploca paradoxa
  • Paradoxa Euploca
  • Paradoxa False-mallow

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Synonyms

  • Preslaea paradoxa Mart. [unknown]
  • Schleidenia paradoxa DC. [unknown]
  • Schleidenia gardneri Fresen. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium paradoxum (Mart.) Gürke [illegitimate]

Description

Euploca paradoxa (also called Paradox Euploca, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has narrow, thread-like leaves and small white flowers. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical regions, in wet forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Euploca paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euploca paradoxa is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euploca paradoxa is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Euploca paradoxa

Euploca paradoxa can be found in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Euploca paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euploca paradoxa?

Euploca paradoxa

What is the common name of Euploca paradoxa?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Euploca paradoxa?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Euploca genus

Euploca rodaliae, Euploca antillana, Euploca baclei, Euploca ballii, Euploca bursifera, Euploca campestris, Euploca chrysantha, Euploca convolvulacea, Euploca cupressina, Euploca humifusa, Euploca hypogaea, Euploca lagoensis, Euploca mendocina, Euploca ovalifolia, Euploca procumbens, Euploca pulvina, Euploca racemosa, Euploca rariflora, Euploca serpylloides, Euploca strigosa, Euploca styotricha, Euploca tenuifolia, Euploca barbata, Euploca filiformis, Euploca fruticosa, Euploca hassleriana, Euploca humistrata, Euploca krapovickasii, Euploca ocellata, Euploca pallescens, Euploca paradoxa, Euploca parciflora, Euploca polyphylla, Euploca pottii, Euploca salicoides, Euploca pilosa, Euploca perrieri, Euploca torreyi, Euploca confertifolia, Euploca greggii, Euploca tenella, Euploca microphylla, Euploca pedicellaris, Euploca cerroleonensis, Euploca distantiflora, Euploca dunaensis, Euploca margaritensis, Euploca purdiei, Euploca foliata, Euploca humilis,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2896167: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
João Semir (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semir' in the authors string.
José Iranildo Miranda de Melo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.I.M.Melo' in the authors string.