Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maximiliani
ID:
1323883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Snijman & Kocyan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 116: 28 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336337

Common Names

  • Maximiliani Pauridia
  • Pauridia Maximiliani
  • Maximiliani Pauridia

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Description

Pauridia maximiliani (also called the Maximilian's Pauridia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, growing in wet, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m. It has large, glossy leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pauridia maximiliani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pauridia maximiliani is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pauridia maximiliani is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the first growing season.

Where to Find Pauridia maximiliani

Pauridia maximiliani is native to South Africa. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and woodlands.

Pauridia maximiliani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pauridia maximiliani?

Pauridia maximiliani

What type of plant is Pauridia maximiliani?

It is a perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae.

Where is Pauridia maximiliani found?

It is native to South Africa, specifically in the Eastern Cape Province.

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.