Rhodocolea parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1035601
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Phillipson & Callm.
Source:
tro
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Candollea 70: 264 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034939
Common Names
- Rhodocolea parviflora
- Parviflora Rhodocolea
- Parviflora False Mahogany
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodocolea parviflora (also called Small-flowered Rhodocolea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodocolea parviflora is a species of shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodocolea parviflora has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single petal. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodocolea parviflora is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist but not wet. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Rhodocolea parviflora
Rhodocolea parviflora can be found in the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola.
Species in the Rhodocolea genus
Rhodocolea racemosa, Rhodocolea involucrata, Rhodocolea linearis, Rhodocolea perrieri, Rhodocolea telfairiae, Rhodocolea nobilis, Rhodocolea boivinii, Rhodocolea lemuriphila, Rhodocolea multiflora, Rhodocolea humbertii, Rhodocolea parvifoliolata, Rhodocolea ranirisonii, Rhodocolea parviflora, Rhodocolea magnifica, Rhodocolea compressa, Rhodocolea humblotiana,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153338-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].