Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
tenerum
ID:
398006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 33(2): 175 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397338

Common Names

  • Paracaryum tenerum
  • Tenerum Paracaryum
  • Paracaryum

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Description

Paracaryum tenerum (also called Tender 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 tenerum 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 tenerum is white, 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 tenerum 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 tenerum

Paracaryum tenerum is native to Central and South America.

Paracaryum tenerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracaryum tenerum?

Paracaryum tenerum

What is the family of Paracaryum tenerum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Paracaryum tenerum 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,