Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
prasinata
ID:
1273656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ker Gawl.) Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 1003 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272994

Common Names

  • Paliavana prasinata
  • Prasinata Paliavana
  • Green Paliavana

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Description

Paliavana prasinata (also called 'Green Paliavana', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paliavana prasinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paliavana prasinata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paliavana prasinata is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground, and should be watered regularly. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Paliavana prasinata

Paliavana prasinata can be found in the tropical forests of Peru.

Paliavana prasinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paliavana prasinata?

Paliavana prasinata

What is the common name of Paliavana prasinata?

Green Paliavana

What is the natural habitat of Paliavana prasinata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50261205: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.