Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
maroccana
ID:
466109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chaudhri

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 285: 261 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465441

Common Names

  • Maroccana
  • Paronychia
  • Maroccana

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Synonyms

  • Paronychia kapela hirta Emb. & Maire [unknown]

Description

Paronychia maroccana (also called Moroccan Paronychia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in the temperate grasslands and scrublands of the region, growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Paronychia maroccana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paronychia maroccana is yellow and tubular, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paronychia maroccana is a herbaceous perennial that grows best in sunny locations with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring and keep moist until germination. Divide clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Paronychia maroccana

Paronychia maroccana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Paronychia maroccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paronychia maroccana?

Paronychia maroccana

What is the common name of Paronychia maroccana?

Maroccan Paronychia

What is the natural habitat of Paronychia maroccana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Paronychia genus

Paronychia rouyana, Paronychia rechingeri, Paronychia pontica, Paronychia polygonifolia, Paronychia sinaica, Paronychia bornmuelleri, Paronychia capitata, Paronychia suffruticosa, Paronychia taurica, Paronychia maroccana, Paronychia macrosepala, Paronychia macedonica, Paronychia kapela, Paronychia lenticulata, Paronychia cephalotes, Paronychia echinulata, Paronychia fasciculata, Paronychia chlorothyrsa, Paronychia chionaea, Paronychia argentea, Paronychia aretioides, Paronychia arabica, Paronychia albanica, Paronychia revoluta, Paronychia hieronymi, Paronychia mexicana, Paronychia canariensis, Paronychia bogotensis, Paronychia camphorosmoides, Paronychia coquimbensis, Paronychia libertadiana, Paronychia macbridei, Paronychia mandoniana, Paronychia baldwinii, Paronychia canadensis, Paronychia chartacea, Paronychia congesta, Paronychia depressa, Paronychia drummondii, Paronychia erecta, Paronychia fastigiata, Paronychia franciscana, Paronychia herniarioides, Paronychia jamesii, Paronychia jonesii, Paronychia lindheimeri, Paronychia maccartii, Paronychia monticola, Paronychia patula, Paronychia pulvinata,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References