Status:
valid
Authors:
Meerow
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 21 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725666
Common Names
- Pamianthe parviflora
- Small-flowered Pamianthe
- Pamianthe
Description
Pamianthe parviflora (also called Small-flowered Pamianthe, among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial plant native to Central America. It has a basal rosette of fleshy, triangular leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is often found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pamianthe parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pamianthe parviflora has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pamianthe parviflora is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate, remove offsets from the parent plant and plant them in a separate pot. Water the offsets regularly and keep them in a warm, dry place until they take root.
Where to Find Pamianthe parviflora
Pamianthe parviflora is native to Peru and can be found in tropical forests and mangroves.
Pamianthe parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pamianthe parviflora?
Pamianthe parviflora
What is the common name of Pamianthe parviflora?
Small-flowered Pamianthe
What is the natural habitat of Pamianthe parviflora?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.
Species in the Pamianthe genus
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis,
Acis longifolia,
Acis rosea,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis fabrei,
Acis nicaeensis,
Acis tingitana,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,