Seguieria paraguayensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraguayensis
ID:
1092283
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morong
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 210 1893
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091621
Common Names
- Seguieria paraguayensis
- Paraguayensis Seguieria
- Seguieria Paraguayensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Seguieria paraguayensis (also called Paraguayan Seguieria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Seguieria paraguayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Seguieria paraguayensis is a white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Seguieria paraguayensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Seguieria paraguayensis
Seguieria paraguayensis is native to Paraguay and Argentina. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and stream banks.
Species in the Seguieria genus
Species in the Petiveriaceae family
Gallesia integrifolia, Hilleria latifolia, Hilleria secunda, Hilleria longifolia, Ledenbergia seguierioides, Ledenbergia peruviana, Ledenbergia macrantha, Monococcus echinophorus, Petiveria alliacea, Rivina humilis, Schindleria rosea, Schindleria densiflora, Schindleria tomentosa, Schindleria racemosa, Schindleria rosea-aenia, Schindleria rosea-aenea, Seguieria aculeata, Seguieria americana, Seguieria macrophylla, Seguieria langsdorffii, Seguieria paraguayensis, Seguieria brevithyrsa, Trichostigma polyandrum, Trichostigma octandrum, Trichostigma peruvianum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-24800206: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.