Status:
valid
Authors:
Herb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Amaryllidaceae : 226 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751450
Common Names
- Vagaria parviflora
- Parviflora Vagaria
- Parviflora Vagaria Plant
Description
Vagaria parviflora (also called Parviflora Vagaria, Parviflora Vagaria, and Parviflora Vagaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem with three leaves and a single white flower with three petals. It grows in deciduous forests, woodlands, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Vagaria parviflora is used medicinally to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vagaria parviflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, thin, upright stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vagaria parviflora is a herbaceous perennial that is native to South America. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Vagaria parviflora
Vagaria parviflora is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Vagaria parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vagaria parviflora?
Vagaria parviflora
What is the family of Vagaria parviflora?
Velloziaceae
What is the common name of Vagaria parviflora?
Parviflora Vagaria
Species in the Vagaria genus
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
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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,