Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
250688

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.) Zarucchi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 87(1): 88. 1988 [1987 publ. 1988]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250020



Common Names

  • Neocouma parviflora
  • Small-Flowered Neocouma
  • Small-Flowered Tree


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Synonyms

  • Ambelania parviflora Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Neocouma parviflora (also called Parviflora neocouma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a slender, solitary palm with a slender trunk, up to 10 m tall, and pinnate leaves up to 3 m long. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in wet forests, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Neocouma parviflora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neocouma parviflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neocouma parviflora is a shrub native to tropical South America. It is best grown in a well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Neocouma parviflora

Neocouma parviflora is native to South America and can be found in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Neocouma parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neocouma parviflora?

Neocouma parviflora

What is the common name of Neocouma parviflora?

Parviflora

What is the natural habitat of Neocouma parviflora?

Tropical forests

Species in the Neocouma genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133679: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
James Lee Zarucchi (1952-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarucchi' in the authors string.