Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
sintenisii
ID:
397997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. ex Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 20(2): 191 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397329

Common Names

  • Paracaryum sintenisii
  • Sintenisii Paracaryum
  • Paracaryum

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Description

Paracaryum sintenisii (also called Sintenis' 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 sintenisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paracaryum sintenisii 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 sintenisii 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 sintenisii

Paracaryum sintenisii is native to Central and South America.

Paracaryum sintenisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracaryum sintenisii?

Paracaryum sintenisii

What is the family of Paracaryum sintenisii?

Orchidaceae

Where is Paracaryum sintenisii 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,

References

Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120099-1: Based on the initial data import