Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
tro
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 416 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085302
Common Names
- Parathesis amazonica
- Amazon Parathesis
- Amazonian Parathesis
Description
Parathesis amazonica (also called Amazon parathesis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a small evergreen tree native to the Amazon Basin. It grows in tropical lowland and montane forests, usually near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Parathesis amazonica is used as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parathesis amazonica has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings have an oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parathesis amazonica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Parathesis amazonica
Parathesis amazonica can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Species in the Parathesis genus
Parathesis pyramidalis,
Parathesis prionophylla,
Parathesis pipolyana,
Parathesis parvifolia,
Parathesis obtusa,
Parathesis oerstediana,
Parathesis rosea,
Parathesis rekoi,
Parathesis tetramera,
Parathesis trichogyne,
Parathesis venezuelana,
Parathesis villosa,
Parathesis rothschuhiana,
Parathesis reticulata,
Parathesis fusca,
Parathesis glabra,
Parathesis glendae,
Parathesis escuintlensis,
Parathesis emarginata,
Parathesis hondurensis,
Parathesis kallunkiae,
Parathesis kochii,
Parathesis gracilis,
Parathesis crassiramea,
Parathesis ferruginea,
Parathesis laxa,
Parathesis cubana,
Parathesis donnell-smithii,
Parathesis vulgata,
Parathesis wendtii,
Parathesis microcalyx,
Parathesis zuliana,
Parathesis leptopa,
Parathesis moritziana,
Parathesis mexicana,
Parathesis agostiniana,
Parathesis aurantiaca,
Parathesis cartagoana,
Parathesis calimensis,
Parathesis adenanthera,
Parathesis amazonica,
Parathesis bicolor,
Parathesis bracteolata,
Parathesis breedlovei,
Parathesis candolleana,
Parathesis costata,
Parathesis croatii,
Parathesis eggersiana,
Parathesis glaberrima,
Parathesis melanosticta,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,