Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Soderstr. & Zuloaga
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 69: 73 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887176
Common Names
- Parodiolyra ramosissima
- Branching Parodiolyra
- Branching Parodiolyra Tree
Description
Parodiolyra ramosissima (also called Parodiolyra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an erect growth habit and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Parodiolyra ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parodiolyra ramosissima has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parodiolyra ramosissima is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate light frosts. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Parodiolyra ramosissima
Parodiolyra ramosissima can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Parodiolyra ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parodiolyra ramosissima?
Parodiolyra ramosissima
What is the common name of Parodiolyra ramosissima?
Parodiolyra
What type of plant is Parodiolyra ramosissima?
Herb
Species in the Parodiolyra genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946837-1: 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].