Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 166 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085545
Common Names
- Mountain Parathesis
- Mountain Wallenia
- Mountain Maesa
Description
Parathesis montana (also called 'Mountain Parathesis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has oval-shaped leaves that are dark green on the top and lighter green on the underside. It grows in humid, tropical forests and can reach heights of up to 15 feet.
Uses & Benefits
Parathesis montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Parathesis montana are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Parathesis montana
Parathesis montana is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
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,