Pariana obtusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 268 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887142
Common Names
- Pariana obtusa
- Obtuse Pariana
- Pariana Obtuse
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pariana obtusa (also called Obtuse Pariana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pariana obtusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomachache, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pariana obtusa is a white or cream-colored, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pariana obtusa is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought and heat. It is often used as a hedge or in borders and can be pruned or left to grow naturally.
Where to Find Pariana obtusa
Pariana obtusa is native to South America, and can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Pariana obtusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pariana obtusa?
Pariana obtusa
What is the common name of Pariana obtusa?
Oblique Pariana
What is the natural habitat of Pariana obtusa?
Pariana obtusa is found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and open woodlands
Species in the Pariana genus
Pariana argentea, Pariana aurita, Pariana bicolor, Pariana campestris, Pariana concinna, Pariana distans, Pariana ecuadorensis, Pariana gleasonii, Pariana gracilis, Pariana imberbis, Pariana intermedia, Pariana interrupta, Pariana ligulata, Pariana lunata, Pariana maynensis, Pariana modesta, Pariana nervata, Pariana obtusa, Pariana ovalifolia, Pariana pallida, Pariana parvispica, Pariana radiciflora, Pariana setosa, Pariana simulans, Pariana sociata, Pariana stenolemma, Pariana strigosa, Pariana swallenii, Pariana tenuis, Pariana trichosticha, Pariana ulei, Pariana velutina, Pariana violascens, Pariana vulgaris, Pariana zinziberina, Pariana caxiuanensis,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183181-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].