Pauridiantha cauliflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
921331
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.D.Good) Smedmark & B.Bremer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1404 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920666
Common Names
- Pauridiantha cauliflora
- Cauliflora Pauridiantha
- Pauridiantha Cauliflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pauridiantha cauliflora (also called Cauliflorous Pauridiantha, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pauridiantha cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pauridiantha cauliflora is a small white or pinkish-white flower with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pauridiantha cauliflora is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pauridiantha cauliflora
Pauridiantha cauliflora is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Pauridiantha genus
Pauridiantha afzelii, Pauridiantha bequaertii, Pauridiantha bridelioides, Pauridiantha callicarpoides, Pauridiantha canthiiflora, Pauridiantha dewevrei, Pauridiantha divaricata, Pauridiantha efferata, Pauridiantha floribunda, Pauridiantha hirtella, Pauridiantha insularis, Pauridiantha mayumbensis, Pauridiantha micrantha, Pauridiantha multiflora, Pauridiantha paucinervis, Pauridiantha pierlotii, Pauridiantha pyramidata, Pauridiantha rubens, Pauridiantha schnellii, Pauridiantha siderophila, Pauridiantha stipulosa, Pauridiantha sylvicola, Pauridiantha symplocoides, Pauridiantha verticillata, Pauridiantha viridiflora, Pauridiantha ziamaeana, Pauridiantha coalescens, Pauridiantha letestuana, Pauridiantha liebrechtsiana, Pauridiantha pleiantha, Pauridiantha smetsiana, Pauridiantha udzungwaensis, Pauridiantha hirsuta, Pauridiantha kahuziensis, Pauridiantha liberiensis, Pauridiantha muhakiensis, Pauridiantha talbotii, Pauridiantha uniflora, Pauridiantha triflora, Pauridiantha longistipula, Pauridiantha barbata, Pauridiantha crystallina, Pauridiantha setiflora, Pauridiantha schumannii, Pauridiantha arcuata, Pauridiantha cauliflora, Pauridiantha makakana, Pauridiantha chlorantha, Pauridiantha gracilipes, Pauridiantha principensis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466176: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Good (1896-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Good' in the authors string.
Birgitta Bremer (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bremer' in the authors string.
Jenny Smedmark: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smedmark' in the authors string.