Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
cartagoana
ID:
477053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 237 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476385

Common Names

  • Cartagoana Parathesis
  • Cartagoana
  • Parathesis Cartagoana

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Description

Parathesis cartagoana (also called 'Cartago Boxwood', among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central America. It has an upright, rounded growth habit and dark green, glossy leaves. It can be found in dry savannas, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Parathesis cartagoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in large areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parathesis cartagoana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parathesis cartagoana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. It prefers partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Parathesis cartagoana

Parathesis cartagoana can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Parathesis cartagoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parathesis cartagoana?

Parathesis cartagoana

What is the common name of Parathesis cartagoana?

Cartagoana

What is the natural habitat of Parathesis cartagoana?

Tropical rainforests

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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