Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
1413079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Nazaire & L.Hufford

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39(1): 299. 2014 [5 Feb 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425544



Common Names

  • Mertensia parvifolia
  • Parvifolia Mertensia
  • Mertensia Parvifolia


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Description

Mertensia parvifolia (also called Parvifolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb with a maximum height of 1 meter. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mertensia parvifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mertensia parvifolia is small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mertensia parvifolia is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Mertensia parvifolia

Mertensia parvifolia can be found in moist, shady areas of North America, from Alaska to California.

Mertensia parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mertensia parvifolia?

Mertensia parvifolia

What is the common name of Mertensia parvifolia?

Small-leaved Mertensia

What is the natural habitat of Mertensia parvifolia?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Mertensia genus

Mertensia stylosa, Mertensia tweedyi, Mertensia oreophila, Mertensia ovata, Mertensia maritima, Mertensia rivularis, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia pratensis, Mertensia pterocarpa, Mertensia coronata, Mertensia sinica, Mertensia franciscana, Mertensia davurica, Mertensia kamczatica, Mertensia virginica, Mertensia platyphylla, Mertensia subcordata, Mertensia umbratilis, Mertensia arizonica, Mertensia bakeri, Mertensia bella, Mertensia brevistyla, Mertensia campanulata, Mertensia ciliata, Mertensia cusickii, Mertensia humilis, Mertensia lanceolata, Mertensia longiflora, Mertensia macdougalii, Mertensia viridis, Mertensia pallasii, Mertensia sibirica, Mertensia simplicissima, Mertensia meyeriana, Mertensia lineariloba, Mertensia cynoglossoides, Mertensia brachyloba, Mertensia lateriflora, Mertensia brachycalyx, Mertensia nivalis, Mertensia fendleri, Mertensia nevadensis, Mertensia cana, Mertensia eastwoodiae, Mertensia mexicana, Mertensia dahurica, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia grahamii, Mertensia longipedunculata, Mertensia parvifolia,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Larry Hufford (b.2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hufford' in the authors string.
Mare Nazaire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nazaire' in the authors string.