Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 3: 188 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372461
Common Names
- Mezzettia parviflora
- Small-flowered Mezzettia
- Fragrant Mezzettia
Synonyms
- Mezzettia leptopoda (Hook.f. & Thomson) King [unknown]
Description
Mezzettia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Mezzettia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Asia. It has a single trunk and its leaves are alternate and ovate. It grows in evergreen forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Mezzettia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mezzettia parviflora is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mezzettia parviflora is a tropical perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Mezzettia parviflora
Mezzettia parviflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Mezzettia parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezzettia parviflora?
Mezzettia parviflora
What is the natural habitat of Mezzettia parviflora?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the average size of Mezzettia parviflora?
It is a small tree, usually reaching a height of 8-10 m.
Species in the Mezzettia genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,