Paronychia brasiliana
Brasilian Nailwort, Brazilian Whitlow
Other regional names: Whitlow Wort
- Whitlow Wort
Also known as: Illecebrum brasilianum Steud. +3 more
- Illecebrum brasilianum Steud.
- Paronychia bonariensis DC.
- Paronychia braziliana DC.
- Paronychia punctoria Larrañaga
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Paronychia brasiliana (commonly known as Brasilian Nailwort or Brazilian whitlow) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Germany, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Norfolk Is., Northern Provinces, Tasmania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms