Aiphanes parvifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 569 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932458
Common Names
- Parvifolia Aiphanes
- Small-Leaved Aiphanes
- Small-Leaved Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes parvifolia (also called Parvifolia Aiphanes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to South America, and can be found in dry forests, scrublands, and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aiphanes parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aiphanes parvifolia has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes parvifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment and keep them moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Aiphanes parvifolia
Aiphanes parvifolia is native to Colombia and can be found in the Amazonas, Caquetá, and Vaupés departments.
Species in the Aiphanes genus
Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens, Aiphanes cogollo, Aiphanes bio, Aiphanes suaita,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5127: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.