Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
revoluta
ID:
468322

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Carneiro & Furlan

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 33 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467654

Common Names

  • Paronychia revoluta
  • Revoluta Paronychia
  • Twisted Paronychia

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Description

Paronychia revoluta (also called 'Revolute Paronychia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, rounded leaves with a velvety texture and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Paronychia revoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paronychia revoluta has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paronychia revoluta is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix and watered regularly. Propagation is done through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Paronychia revoluta

Paronychia revoluta can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Paronychia revoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paronychia revoluta?

Paronychia revoluta

What is the common name of Paronychia revoluta?

Revoluta

What is the natural habitat of Paronychia revoluta?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2534376: Based on the initial data import
Cláudia Elena Carneiro (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Carneiro' in the authors string.
Antonio Furlan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furlan' in the authors string.