Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
parvifoliola
ID:
1050270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 37: 346 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049608



Common Names

  • Comocladia parvifoliola
  • Parvifoliola
  • Parvifoliola Tree


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Description

Comocladia parvifoliola (also called Small-leaved Comocladia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Comocladia parvifoliola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Comocladia parvifoliola is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, oblong, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comocladia parvifoliola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Comocladia parvifoliola

Comocladia parvifoliola is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It can be found in the wild in these areas, as well as in nurseries and garden centers.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,