Paris mairei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mairei
ID:
715846
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 302 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715179
Common Names
- Paris mairei
- Maire's Paris
- Maire's Herb
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paris pubescens (Hand.-Mazz.) F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
- Paris violacea H.Lév. [unknown]
- Daiswa pubescens (Hand.-Mazz.) Takht. [unknown]
- Daiswa violacea (H.Lév.) Takht. [unknown]
- Paris polyphylla pubescens Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Paris polyphylla violacea (H.Lév.) S.Dasgupta [unknown]
Description
Paris mairei (also called Maire's Paris, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to China. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in heathland and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Paris mairei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is durable and resistant to rot.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paris mairei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paris mairei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Paris mairei
Paris mairei is native to China. It can be found in moist areas such as forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Paris mairei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris mairei?
Paris mairei
What is the common name of Paris mairei?
Maire's paris
What is the natural habitat of Paris mairei?
It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along streambanks.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283880: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.