Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
sinuata
ID:
1241610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lundell) Ricketson & Pipoly

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 405 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240948

Common Names

  • Parathesis sinuata
  • Sinuata Parathesis
  • Sinuat Parathesis

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Description

Parathesis sinuata (also called Sinuate Parathesis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in subtropical forests. It is a shrub with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parathesis sinuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parathesis sinuata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parathesis sinuata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Parathesis sinuata

Parathesis sinuata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Parathesis genus

Parathesis pyramidalis, Parathesis prionophylla, Parathesis pipolyana, Parathesis parvifolia, Parathesis obtusa, Parathesis oerstediana, Parathesis rosea, Parathesis rekoi, Parathesis tetramera, Parathesis trichogyne, Parathesis venezuelana, Parathesis villosa, Parathesis rothschuhiana, Parathesis reticulata, Parathesis fusca, Parathesis glabra, Parathesis glendae, Parathesis escuintlensis, Parathesis emarginata, Parathesis hondurensis, Parathesis kallunkiae, Parathesis kochii, Parathesis gracilis, Parathesis crassiramea, Parathesis ferruginea, Parathesis laxa, Parathesis cubana, Parathesis donnell-smithii, Parathesis vulgata, Parathesis wendtii, Parathesis microcalyx, Parathesis zuliana, Parathesis leptopa, Parathesis moritziana, Parathesis mexicana, Parathesis agostiniana, Parathesis aurantiaca, Parathesis cartagoana, Parathesis calimensis, Parathesis adenanthera, Parathesis amazonica, Parathesis bicolor, Parathesis bracteolata, Parathesis breedlovei, Parathesis candolleana, Parathesis costata, Parathesis croatii, Parathesis eggersiana, Parathesis glaberrima, Parathesis melanosticta,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50109638: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.
Jon M. Ricketson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricketson' in the authors string.