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
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.
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 Paradrymonia genus
Paradrymonia metamorphophylla,
Paradrymonia decurrens,
Paradrymonia ciliosa,
Paradrymonia campostyla,
Paradrymonia buchtienii,
Paradrymonia yatua,
Paradrymonia tepui,
Paradrymonia lutea,
Paradrymonia longifolia,
Paradrymonia glabra,
Paradrymonia fuquaiana,
Paradrymonia conferta,
Paradrymonia congesta,
Paradrymonia barbata,
Paradrymonia badia,
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,