Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
cronquistii
ID:
725653

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

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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285366: Based on the initial data import
Armen Takhtajan (1910-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takht.' in the authors string.
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.