Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 108 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409789
Common Names
- Small-Flowered Trichoscypha
- Trichoscypha Parviflora
- Small-Flowered Three-Stem
Synonyms
- Trichoscypha parvifloroides Pellegr. [unknown]
Description
Trichoscypha parviflora (also called Small-flowered Trichoscypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in wet, grassy areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoscypha parviflora is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used in the production of cosmetics and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichoscypha parviflora is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small and thin with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoscypha parviflora is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, shady areas.
Where to Find Trichoscypha parviflora
Trichoscypha parviflora is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.
Trichoscypha parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha parviflora?
Trichoscypha parviflora
What is the natural habitat of Trichoscypha parviflora?
Tropical rainforest
What is the flowering season of Trichoscypha parviflora?
Spring to summer
Species in the Trichoscypha genus
Trichoscypha acuminata,
Trichoscypha blydeniae,
Trichoscypha barbata,
Trichoscypha imbricata,
Trichoscypha laxiflora,
Trichoscypha laxissima,
Trichoscypha eugong,
Trichoscypha parviflora,
Trichoscypha olodiana,
Trichoscypha reygaerti,
Trichoscypha rubicunda,
Trichoscypha linderi,
Trichoscypha longipetala,
Trichoscypha lucens,
Trichoscypha nyangensis,
Trichoscypha oddonii,
Trichoscypha smeathmannii,
Trichoscypha ulugurensis,
Trichoscypha bracteata,
Trichoscypha arborea,
Trichoscypha patens,
Trichoscypha baldwinii,
Trichoscypha mannii,
Trichoscypha pauciflora,
Trichoscypha cavalliensis,
Trichoscypha smythei,
Trichoscypha bijuga,
Trichoscypha longifolia,
Trichoscypha liberica,
Trichoscypha oliveri,
Trichoscypha debruijnii,
Trichoscypha hallei,
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,