Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
887808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 30: 72 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887143

Common Names

  • Pariana ovalifolia
  • Oval-leaved Pariana
  • Pariana Oval-leaved

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Description

Pariana ovalifolia (also called Oval-Leaved 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 ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pariana ovalifolia is a perennial shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks.

Where to Find Pariana ovalifolia

Pariana ovalifolia is native to South America, and can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Pariana ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pariana ovalifolia?

Pariana ovalifolia

What is the common name of Pariana ovalifolia?

Oval-leaved Pariana

What is the natural habitat of Pariana ovalifolia?

Pariana ovalifolia is found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and open woodlands

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:183182-2: 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].