Parathesis oerstediana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oerstediana
ID:
476788
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
ksu
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 178 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476120
Common Names
- Parathesis oerstediana
- Oerstediana Parathesis
- Oerstediana Star
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Parathesis oerstediana (also called Oersted's Parathesis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Parathesis oerstediana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parathesis oerstediana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parathesis oerstediana is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have taken root. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in partial shade.
Where to Find Parathesis oerstediana
Parathesis oerstediana can be found in the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Parathesis oerstediana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parathesis oerstediana?
Parathesis oerstediana
What type of plant is Parathesis oerstediana?
A species of flowering plant
Where is Parathesis oerstediana found?
Central 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,
References
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183114-2: Based on the initial data import