Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
paraense
ID:
445936

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Alves & W.W.Thomas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 133 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445268

Common Names

  • Hypolytrum paraense
  • Pará Hypolytrum
  • Pará Water-plantain

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Description

Hypolytrum paraense (also called Paraense Hypolytrum, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in shallow water, swamps, and marshes, and has long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum paraense is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolytrum paraense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum paraense can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hypolytrum paraense

Hypolytrum paraense is native to tropical Africa and can be found in wetland areas.

Hypolytrum paraense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum paraense?

Hypolytrum paraense

What is the common name of Hypolytrum paraense?

Paraense Hypolytrum

What is the natural habitat of Hypolytrum paraense?

Hypolytrum paraense is native to Brazil.

Species in the Hypolytrum genus

Hypolytrum africanum, Hypolytrum amorimii, Hypolytrum amplum, Hypolytrum angolense, Hypolytrum bahiense, Hypolytrum balakrishnanii, Hypolytrum bullatum, Hypolytrum cacuminum, Hypolytrum capitulatum, Hypolytrum chevalieri, Hypolytrum compactum, Hypolytrum dissitiflorum, Hypolytrum elegans, Hypolytrum espiritosantense, Hypolytrum flavinux, Hypolytrum glaziovii, Hypolytrum glomerulatum, Hypolytrum hainanense, Hypolytrum heteromorphum, Hypolytrum heterophyllum, Hypolytrum humile, Hypolytrum jardimii, Hypolytrum jenmanii, Hypolytrum lancifolium, Hypolytrum laxum, Hypolytrum leptocalamum, Hypolytrum longifolium, Hypolytrum longirostre, Hypolytrum lucennoi, Hypolytrum mauritianum, Hypolytrum nemorum, Hypolytrum nudicaule, Hypolytrum nudum, Hypolytrum ohwianum, Hypolytrum pallidiceps, Hypolytrum paraense, Hypolytrum paucistrobiliferum, Hypolytrum poecilolepis, Hypolytrum polystachyum, Hypolytrum pulchrum, Hypolytrum purpurascens, Hypolytrum pynaertii, Hypolytrum rigens, Hypolytrum scaberrimum, Hypolytrum schnellianum, Hypolytrum schraderianum, Hypolytrum secans, Hypolytrum senegalense, Hypolytrum sphaerostachyum, Hypolytrum spongiosum,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Marccus Vinicius da Silva Alves (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Alves' in the authors string.
William Wayt Thomas (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324181-2: 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].