Pariana velutina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 30: 78 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887165
Common Names
- Pariana velutina
- Velvet Pariana
- Velvet Pariana Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pariana velutina (also called Velvet Pariana, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a clump-forming habit and grows to a height of 0.3–1 m (1–3 ft). It is found in savannas, open woodlands, and along roadsides and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pariana velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pariana velutina is white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pariana velutina is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat.
Where to Find Pariana velutina
Pariana velutina can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Pariana velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pariana velutina?
Pariana velutina
What is the common name of Pariana velutina?
Pariana
What type of plant is Pariana velutina?
Herb
Species in the Pariana genus
Pariana argentea, Pariana aurita, Pariana bicolor, Pariana campestris, Pariana concinna, Pariana distans, Pariana ecuadorensis, Pariana gleasonii, Pariana gracilis, Pariana imberbis, Pariana intermedia, Pariana interrupta, Pariana ligulata, Pariana lunata, Pariana maynensis, Pariana modesta, Pariana nervata, Pariana obtusa, Pariana ovalifolia, Pariana pallida, Pariana parvispica, Pariana radiciflora, Pariana setosa, Pariana simulans, Pariana sociata, Pariana stenolemma, Pariana strigosa, Pariana swallenii, Pariana tenuis, Pariana trichosticha, Pariana ulei, Pariana velutina, Pariana violascens, Pariana vulgaris, Pariana zinziberina, Pariana caxiuanensis,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183196-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].