Status:
valid
Authors:
Uittien
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 142 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489502
Common Names
- Paramapania Flaccida
- Flaccid Paramapania
- Flaccid's Paramapania
Description
Paramapania flaccida (also called Paramapania, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Central America. It is a tall, slender palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. The trunk is covered with spines and the leaves are bright green. Paramapania flaccida is found in dry, tropical forests and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Paramapania flaccida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Paramapania flaccida are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paramapania flaccida is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Paramapania flaccida
Paramapania flaccida is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Paramapania flaccida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paramapania flaccida?
Paramapania flaccida
What is the common name of Paramapania flaccida?
Flaccid Paramapania
Where is Paramapania flaccida native to?
Indonesia
Species in the Paramapania genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311402-1: 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].