Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 111: 449 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408272
Common Names
- Pariensis Themistoclesia
- Themistoclesia Pariensis
- Pariensis Themistoclesia
Description
Themistoclesia pariensis (also called 'Pariensis Themistoclesia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and a dense crown of leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Themistoclesia pariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Themistoclesia pariensis are white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Themistoclesia pariensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Themistoclesia pariensis
Themistoclesia pariensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.
Themistoclesia pariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Themistoclesia pariensis?
Themistoclesia pariensis
What are the common names of Themistoclesia pariensis?
The common names of Themistoclesia pariensis are the Paria waxflower and the Paria thibaudia
What is the natural habitat of Themistoclesia pariensis?
Themistoclesia pariensis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America
Species in the Themistoclesia genus
Themistoclesia alata,
Themistoclesia anfracta,
Themistoclesia campii,
Themistoclesia compacta,
Themistoclesia compta,
Themistoclesia coronilla,
Themistoclesia costaricensis,
Themistoclesia crassifolia,
Themistoclesia cremasta,
Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii,
Themistoclesia davidsmithii,
Themistoclesia dependens,
Themistoclesia dryanderae,
Themistoclesia epiphytica,
Themistoclesia flexuosa,
Themistoclesia fosbergii,
Themistoclesia geniculata,
Themistoclesia hirsuta,
Themistoclesia horquetensis,
Themistoclesia humboldtiana,
Themistoclesia idiocalyx,
Themistoclesia inflata,
Themistoclesia laxa,
Themistoclesia mucronata,
Themistoclesia orientalis,
Themistoclesia pariensis,
Themistoclesia pennellii,
Themistoclesia pentandra,
Themistoclesia peruviana,
Themistoclesia recondita,
Themistoclesia recurva,
Themistoclesia rostrata,
Themistoclesia siranensis,
Themistoclesia smithiana,
Themistoclesia tunquiniensis,
Themistoclesia unduavensis,
Themistoclesia vegasana,
Themistoclesia woytkowskii,
Themistoclesia diminuta,
Species in the Ericaceae family