Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
44785

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 16(2): 291 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044114



Common Names

  • Stifftia parviflora
  • Smallflower Stifftia
  • Small-flowered Stifftia


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Synonyms

  • Augusta parviflora Leandro [unknown]
  • Stifftia racemosa H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Plazia parviflora Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Stifftia parviflora (also called smallflower stifftia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Stifftia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stifftia parviflora has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stifftia parviflora is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate by seed, which should be sown in a sunny spot in early spring. The soil should be well-drained and light. The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Stifftia parviflora

Stifftia parviflora is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands.

Stifftia parviflora FAQ

What type of plant is Stifftia parviflora?

Stifftia parviflora is a shrub

What is the flowering period of Stifftia parviflora?

The flowering period of Stifftia parviflora is from July to August

What is the optimal soil type for Stifftia parviflora?

Stifftia parviflora prefers well-drained, sandy soils

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142673: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.