Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 37: 272 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282241
Common Names
- Praravinia cauliflora
- Cauliflora Praravinia
- Stem-Flower Praravinia
Description
Praravinia cauliflora (also called Praravinia cauliflora, among many other common names) is a tree native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and has a straight trunk with smooth, grey bark. It has elliptic leaves with entire margins, and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Praravinia cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Praravinia cauliflora is small and white in color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Praravinia cauliflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Praravinia cauliflora
Praravinia cauliflora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Praravinia cauliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Praravinia cauliflora?
Praravinia cauliflora
What is the family of Praravinia cauliflora?
Asteraceae
What are the common names of Praravinia cauliflora?
Cauliflower Daisy, Cauliflower Daisybush
Species in the Praravinia genus
Praravinia acuminata,
Praravinia affinis,
Praravinia borneensis,
Praravinia bullata,
Praravinia cauliflora,
Praravinia celebica,
Praravinia chalcotricha,
Praravinia coriacea,
Praravinia creaghii,
Praravinia densiflora,
Praravinia everettii,
Praravinia glabra,
Praravinia gracilis,
Praravinia hallierii,
Praravinia havilandii,
Praravinia hexamera,
Praravinia loconensis,
Praravinia loheri,
Praravinia longistipula,
Praravinia lucbanensis,
Praravinia megistocalyx,
Praravinia microphylla,
Praravinia mimica,
Praravinia minahassae,
Praravinia mindanaensis,
Praravinia mollis,
Praravinia montana,
Praravinia multinervia,
Praravinia negrosensis,
Praravinia neriifolia,
Praravinia panayensis,
Praravinia parviflora,
Praravinia polymera,
Praravinia pubescens,
Praravinia quadribracteolata,
Praravinia robusta,
Praravinia sablanensis,
Praravinia salicifolia,
Praravinia sarawacensis,
Praravinia sericotricha,
Praravinia stenophylla,
Praravinia suberosa,
Praravinia subtomentosa,
Praravinia teysmannii,
Praravinia triflora,
Praravinia urophylloides,
Praravinia verruculosa,
Praravinia viridescens,
Praravinia longicalyx,
Praravinia nitida,
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,