Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
670716

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Z.He & T.L.Zhang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 14: 25 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670048



Common Names

  • Small-leaf Barrenwort
  • Small-leaf Epimedium
  • Small-leaf Bishop's Hat


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Description

Epimedium parvifolium (also called Small-leaved Barrenwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Berberidaceae. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist woodlands and shady slopes. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall, with leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. The flowers are yellow to white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Epimedium parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epimedium parvifolium flowers are yellow-green, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epimedium parvifolium is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Epimedium parvifolium

Epimedium parvifolium is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests.

Epimedium parvifolium FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Epimedium parvifolium?

Epimedium parvifolium prefers temperatures between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

What soil type is best for Epimedium parvifolium?

Epimedium parvifolium prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Epimedium parvifolium need?

Epimedium parvifolium prefers partial shade to full shade.

Species in the Epimedium genus

Epimedium pseudowushanense, Epimedium qingchengshanense, Epimedium acuminatum, Epimedium alpinum, Epimedium baieali-guizhouense, Epimedium baojingensis, Epimedium borealiguizhouense, Epimedium brevicornu, Epimedium campanulatum, Epimedium coactum, Epimedium davidii, Epimedium dewuense, Epimedium diphyllum, Epimedium dolichostemon, Epimedium ecalcaratum, Epimedium elatum, Epimedium elongatum, Epimedium enshiense, Epimedium epsteinii, Epimedium fangii, Epimedium fargesii, Epimedium flavum, Epimedium franchetii, Epimedium glandulosopilosum, Epimedium grandiflorum, Epimedium hunanense, Epimedium ilicifolium, Epimedium koreanum, Epimedium latisepalum, Epimedium leptorrhizum, Epimedium lishihchenii, Epimedium lobophyllum, Epimedium macrosepalum, Epimedium membranaceum, Epimedium mikinorii, Epimedium multiflorum, Epimedium myrianthum, Epimedium ogisui, Epimedium omeiense, Epimedium parvifolium, Epimedium pauciflorum, Epimedium perralderianum, Epimedium pinnatum, Epimedium platypetalum, Epimedium pubescens, Epimedium pubigerum, Epimedium reticulatum, Epimedium rhizomatosum, Epimedium sagittatum, Epimedium sempervirens,

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2791306: Based on the initial data import
Shun Zhi He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Z.He' in the authors string.
Tian Lun Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Zhang' in the authors string.