Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 3: 79 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476370
Common Names
- Orange Parathesis
- Aurantiaca Parathesis
- Parathesis Aurantiaca
Description
Parathesis aurantiaca (also called Orange Parathesis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central America. It grows in wet forests, often near streams, at elevations of up to 1,800 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Parathesis aurantiaca is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for making crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parathesis aurantiaca is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parathesis aurantiaca is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Parathesis aurantiaca
Parathesis aurantiaca can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Parathesis aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parathesis aurantiaca?
Parathesis aurantiaca
What is the common name of Parathesis aurantiaca?
Aurantiaca Parathesis
What is the natural habitat of Parathesis aurantiaca?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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,