Status:
valid
Authors:
(Takht.) H.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 6: 357 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724986
Common Names
- Cronquist's Paris
- Cronquist's Ironwood
- Cronquist's Olivewood
Description
Paris cronquistii (also called Cronquist's Paris, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome and a single stem. It is native to North America. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Paris cronquistii is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture making. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Paris cronquistii var. xichouensis H.Li
Paris cronquistii var. cronquistii
Paris cronquistii var. brevipetalata H.X.Yin & Hao Zhang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paris cronquistii is a small, yellow-green, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedling is a small, green, leafy plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paris cronquistii is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Paris cronquistii
Paris cronquistii is native to the island of New Guinea.
Paris cronquistii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris cronquistii?
Paris cronquistii
What is the natural habitat of Paris cronquistii?
Tropical rainforest
What are the common names of Paris cronquistii?
Mountain ebony, black ebony, and false ebony
Species in the Paris genus
Paris japonica,
Paris delavayi,
Paris incompleta,
Paris bashanensis,
Paris fargesii,
Paris dunniana,
Paris tetraphylla,
Paris thibetica,
Paris vaniotii,
Paris verticillata,
Paris mairei,
Paris marmorata,
Paris quadrifolia,
Paris polyphylla,
Paris undulatis,
Paris birmanica,
Paris rugosa,
Paris daliensis,
Paris dulongensis,
Paris cronquistii,
Paris forrestii,
Paris vietnamensis,
Paris luquanensis,
Paris polyandra,
Paris axialis,
Paris caobangensis,
Paris stigmatosa,
Paris guizhouensis,
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum,
Anticlea elegans,
Anticlea sibirica,
Anticlea virescens,
Anticlea volcanica,
Chamaelirium luteum,
Chamaelirium chinense,
Chamaelirium cordifolium,
Chamaelirium hisauchianum,
Chamaelirium shiwandashanense,
Chamaelirium actinomorphum,
Chamaelirium nanlingense,
Chamaelirium koidzumianum,
Chamaelirium japonicum,
Helonias alpina,
Helonias breviscapa,
Helonias bullata,
Helonias kawanoi,
Helonias leucantha,
Helonias orientalis,
Helonias thibetica,
Helonias umbellata,
Helonias yunnanensis,
Helonias jinpingensis,
Paris japonica,
Paris delavayi,
Paris incompleta,
Paris bashanensis,
Paris fargesii,
Paris dunniana,
Paris tetraphylla,
Paris thibetica,
Paris vaniotii,
Paris verticillata,
Paris mairei,
Paris marmorata,
Paris quadrifolia,
Paris polyphylla,
Paris undulatis,
Paris birmanica,
Paris rugosa,
Paris daliensis,
Paris dulongensis,
Paris cronquistii,
Paris forrestii,
Paris vietnamensis,
Paris luquanensis,
Paris polyandra,
Paris axialis,
Paris caobangensis,
References
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.