Cartonema parviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
353533
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Flora 52: 365 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352865
Common Names
- Cartonema parviflorum
- Small-Flowered Cartonema
- Small-Flowered Cartonema Grass
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- Cartonema spicatum F.Muell. [illegitimate]
Description
Cartonema parviflorum (also called Small-Flowered Cartonema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cartonema parviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cartonema parviflorum has small yellow flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
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Cartonema parviflorum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Cartonema parviflorum
Cartonema parviflorum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Cartonema parviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cartonema parviflorum?
Cartonema parviflorum
What is the common name of Cartonema parviflorum?
Cartonema parviflorum
What is the natural habitat of Cartonema parviflorum?
Forests, shrublands, and grasslands
Species in the Cartonema genus
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232380: Based on the initial data import
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.