Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
729842

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 142 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729175

Common Names

  • Pauridia minuta
  • Small Pauridia
  • Small False Coral

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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis minuta Eckl. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis nana E.Mey. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Hypoxis triandra Pappe ex Baker [unknown]
  • Hypoxis truncata Thunb. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Pauridia hypoxidioides Harv. [unknown]
  • Fabricia minuta (L.f.) Thunb. [unknown]
  • Ixia minima Schrank [unknown]
  • Ixia minuta L.f. [unknown]
  • Romulea minuta Eckl. [unknown]
  • Syringodea minuta Klatt [unknown]
  • Galaxia minuta (L.f.) Ker Gawl. [unknown]

Description

Pauridia minuta (also called Dwarf Pauridia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has small, yellow-green flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pauridia minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pauridia minuta has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, rounded and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pauridia minuta is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. The plant will spread by underground rhizomes and can become invasive in some areas.

Where to Find Pauridia minuta

Pauridia minuta is native to Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.

Pauridia minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pauridia minuta?

Pauridia minuta

What is the common name of Pauridia minuta?

Small Pauridia

What is the natural habitat of Pauridia minuta?

Grasslands and shrublands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-286031: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.