Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
strictum
ID:
398015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 256 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397347

Common Names

  • Paracaryum strictum
  • Strictum Paracaryum
  • Paracaryum

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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossum sintenisii (Bornm.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum strictum (K.Koch) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Paracaryum strictum (also called Strict 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 strictum 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

The flower of Paracaryum strictum is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paracaryum strictum 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 strictum

Paracaryum strictum is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Paracaryum strictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracaryum strictum?

Paracaryum strictum

What is the common name of Paracaryum strictum?

Strict paracaryum

What is the natural habitat of Paracaryum strictum?

Tropical rainforest

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,