Paris polyandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyandra
ID:
726104
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(1): 169 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725437
Common Names
- Polyandra Paris
- Paris polyandra
- Paris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paris polyandra (also called Herb Paris, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen plant that grows in the form of a herb. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in moist, shady areas of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Paris polyandra is a popular houseplant, and it is known for its ability to purify the air. It is also used in dried flower arrangements, and its leaves can be used to make a natural insect repellent. It has a strong scent that repels insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paris polyandra has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paris polyandra is a tropical evergreen vine that can be grown in a pot or hanging basket. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or layering. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. It can tolerate some shade, but will flower best in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Paris polyandra
Paris polyandra can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Paris polyandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris polyandra?
Paris polyandra
What is the common name of Paris polyandra?
Herb Paris
What is the natural habitat of Paris polyandra?
Temperate regions of Asia
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-285437: Based on the initial data import
Shu Fen Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Wang' in the authors string.