Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
bracteolata
ID:
1085966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 6: 97 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085304

Common Names

  • Parathesis bracteolata
  • Bracteolate Parathesis
  • Bracteolate-leaved Parathesis

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Description

Parathesis bracteolata (also called bracteolate 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 bracteolata 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 bracteolata has white flowers that are up to 2 cm long. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parathesis bracteolata 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 bracteolata

Parathesis bracteolata can be found in the tropical regions 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,

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