Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
1103818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv. ex Scott Elliot

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 28: 363 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103156



Common Names

  • Xysmalobium parviflorum
  • Smallflower Xysmalobium
  • Littleflower Xysmalobium


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Description

Xysmalobium parviflorum (also called Xysmalobium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are linear and lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Xysmalobium parviflorum is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xysmalobium parviflorum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xysmalobium parviflorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Xysmalobium parviflorum

Xysmalobium parviflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Xysmalobium genus

Xysmalobium andongense, Xysmalobium undulatum, Xysmalobium stocksii, Xysmalobium sessile, Xysmalobium fluviale, Xysmalobium rhomboideum, Xysmalobium convallariiflorum, Xysmalobium clavatum, Xysmalobium kaessneri, Xysmalobium holubii, Xysmalobium heudelotianum, Xysmalobium samoritourei, Xysmalobium confusum, Xysmalobium decipiens, Xysmalobium fraternum, Xysmalobium membraniferum, Xysmalobium parviflorum, Xysmalobium stockenstromense, Xysmalobium gomphocarpoides, Xysmalobium involucratum, Xysmalobium orbiculare, Xysmalobium prunelloides, Xysmalobium brownianum, Xysmalobium gramineum, Xysmalobium acerateoides, Xysmalobium asperum, Xysmalobium baurii, Xysmalobium carinatum, Xysmalobium gerrardii, Xysmalobium pearsonii, Xysmalobium tysonianum, Xysmalobium winterbergense, Xysmalobium zeyeri, Xysmalobium patulum, Xysmalobium rhodesianum, Xysmalobium woodii, Xysmalobium banjoense, Xysmalobium congoense, Xysmalobium gossweileri, Xysmalobium podostelma, Xysmalobium tenue, Xysmalobium pedifoetidum,

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 tro-2605086: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
George Francis Scott-Elliot (1862-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scott Elliot' in the authors string.