Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraguariensis
ID:
726742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat) Schulze-Menz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 114. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726075

Common Names

  • Hybanthus Paraguariensis
  • Paraguariensis Hybanthus
  • Paraguariensis Hoya

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Description

Hybanthus paraguariensis (also called Paraguay Violet, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Paraguay and is found in dry and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hybanthus paraguariensis is an ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hybanthus paraguariensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hybanthus paraguariensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hybanthus paraguariensis

Hybanthus paraguariensis is native to Paraguay and can be found in moist, shady areas of the country.

Hybanthus paraguariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hybanthus paraguariensis?

Hybanthus paraguariensis

What is the common name of Hybanthus paraguariensis?

Paraguay Violet

What is the natural habitat of Hybanthus paraguariensis?

Dry forests and grasslands

Species in the Hybanthus genus

Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus, Hybanthus peninsularis, Hybanthus puberulus, Hybanthus pumilio, Hybanthus racemiferus, Hybanthus serrulatus, Hybanthus urbanianus, Hybanthus vatsavayae, Hybanthus vernonii, Hybanthus verticillatus, Hybanthus volubilis, Hybanthus yucatanensis, Hybanthus nanus, Hybanthus lehmannii, Hybanthus lineatus, Hybanthus melchiorianus, Hybanthus decaryanus, Hybanthus danguyanus, Hybanthus concolor, Hybanthus thiemei, Hybanthus capensis, Hybanthus chiapensis, Hybanthus proctori, Hybanthus guanacastensis, Hybanthus tenuifolius, Hybanthus longipes, Hybanthus rosei, Hybanthus purpusii, Hybanthus denticulatus, Hybanthus salacioides, Hybanthus glaucus, Hybanthus procumbens, Hybanthus biacuminatus,

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2855379: Based on the initial data import
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
Georg Karl Wilhelm Schulze-Menz (1908-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schulze-Menz' in the authors string.