Poraqueiba paraensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Metteniusales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraensis
ID:
465671
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 116 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465003
Common Names
- Poraqueiba paraensis
- Para Poraqueiba
- Para Poraqueiba Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poraqueiba paraensis (also called Para Poraqueiba, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Poraqueiba paraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Poraqueiba paraensis flower is yellow and has 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poraqueiba paraensis is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Poraqueiba paraensis
Poraqueiba paraensis is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Poraqueiba paraensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poraqueiba paraensis?
Poraqueiba paraensis
What is the common name of Poraqueiba paraensis?
Para Poraqueiba
Where is Poraqueiba paraensis native to?
Brazil
Species in the Poraqueiba genus
Species in the Metteniusaceae family
Apodytes bebile, Apodytes abbottii, Apodytes brachystylis, Apodytes clusiifolia, Apodytes dimidiata, Apodytes geldenhuysii, Apodytes grandifolia, Apodytes thouvenotii, Metteniusa edulis, Metteniusa nucifera, Metteniusa tessmanniana, Metteniusa cogolloi, Poraqueiba paraensis, Poraqueiba sericea, Poraqueiba guianensis, Rhaphiostylis poggei, Rhaphiostylis preussii, Rhaphiostylis beninensis, Rhaphiostylis fusca, Rhaphiostylis ovatifolia, Rhaphiostylis parvifolia, Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia, Rhaphiostylis ferruginea, Rhaphiostylis cordifolia, Rhaphiostylis elegans, Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis, Rhaphiostylis minima,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2529554: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.