Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
yatua
ID:
746419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feuillet

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3: 588 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745752

Common Names

  • Paradrymonia yatua
  • Yatua Paradrymonia
  • Yatua Paradrymonia

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Description

Paradrymonia yatua (also called Yatua Paradrymonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to South America. It has small white flowers and grows in wet lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paradrymonia yatua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paradrymonia yatua is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paradrymonia yatua is a perennial shrub that is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Paradrymonia yatua

Paradrymonia yatua is native to Colombia and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Paradrymonia yatua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paradrymonia yatua?

Paradrymonia yatua

What are the common names of Paradrymonia yatua?

Yatua

What is the natural habitat of Paradrymonia yatua?

It is found in moist tropical forests in Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,