Paracaryum thomsonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
1284346
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
tro
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 161 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283684
Common Names
- Paracaryum thomsonii
- Paracaryum
- Thomsonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paracaryum thomsonii (also called Thomson's Paracaryum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm in height. It has white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Paracaryum thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paracaryum thomsonii has small white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paracaryum thomsonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Paracaryum thomsonii
Paracaryum thomsonii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Paracaryum thomsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracaryum thomsonii?
Paracaryum thomsonii
What is the common name of Paracaryum thomsonii?
Thomson's Paracaryum
What is the natural habitat of Paracaryum thomsonii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Paracaryum genus
Paracaryum hedgei, Paracaryum densum, Paracaryum integerrimum, Paracaryum hirsutum, Paracaryum khorassanicum, Paracaryum glastifolium, Paracaryum glandulosum, Paracaryum heratense, Paracaryum nigrum, Paracaryum cynoglossoides, Paracaryum cyclhymenium, Paracaryum cristagalli, Paracaryum persicum, Paracaryum sintenisii, Paracaryum rugulosum, Paracaryum tenerum, Paracaryum pygmaeum, Paracaryum ponticum, Paracaryum polyanthum, Paracaryum strictum, Paracaryum gracile, Paracaryum himalayense, Paracaryum turcomanicum, Paracaryum platycalyx, Paracaryum calathicarpum, Paracaryum thomsonii, Paracaryum bingoelianum,
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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120106-1: Based on the initial data import