Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
paranaensis
ID:
801694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 328 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801028

Common Names

  • Capanemia paranaensis
  • Parana Capanemia
  • Parana Waterlily

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Description

Capanemia paranaensis (also called Parana Capanemia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces pink flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Capanemia paranaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Capanemia paranaensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capanemia paranaensis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Capanemia paranaensis

Capanemia paranaensis can be found in Brazil.

Capanemia paranaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capanemia paranaensis?

Capanemia paranaensis

What is the common name of Capanemia paranaensis?

Parana Capanemia

What is the natural habitat of Capanemia paranaensis?

It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33943: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.