Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
rugulosum
ID:
398005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 129 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397337

Common Names

  • Paracaryum rugulosum
  • Rugulosum Paracaryum
  • Paracaryum

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Synonyms

  • Omphalodes rugulosa DC. [unknown]
  • Picotia lithospermifolia (Lam.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Paracaryum rubriflorum Stocks [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum rugulosum (DC.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Paracaryum rugulosum (also called Rugulose Paracaryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paracaryum rugulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paracaryum rugulosum has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paracaryum rugulosum is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It is native to Mexico and Central and South America. It is often found in wetter areas such as swamps and lowland forests. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Paracaryum rugulosum

Paracaryum rugulosum is native to Central and South America.

Paracaryum rugulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracaryum rugulosum?

Paracaryum rugulosum

What is the family of Paracaryum rugulosum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Paracaryum rugulosum found?

Brazil

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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