Paradrymonia longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1065477
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poepp.) Wiehler
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 54 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064815
Common Names
- Paradrymonia Longifolia
- Long-Leaved Paradrymonia
- Long-Leaved Paradrymonia Plant
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Paradrymonia longifolia (also called 'Long-leaved Paradrymonia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Paradrymonia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paradrymonia longifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a white root system.
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Paradrymonia longifolia is native to Ecuador and can be found in the states of Azuay, Bolivar, and Loja. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Species in the Paradrymonia genus
Paradrymonia metamorphophylla, Paradrymonia decurrens, Paradrymonia ciliosa, Paradrymonia campostyla, Paradrymonia buchtienii, Paradrymonia yatua, Paradrymonia tepui, Paradrymonia lutea, Paradrymonia longifolia, Paradrymonia glabra, Paradrymonia fuquaiana, Paradrymonia conferta, Paradrymonia congesta, Paradrymonia barbata, Paradrymonia badia,
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-14001183: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.