Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
parvifolius
ID:
934073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 516 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933411

Common Names

  • Ctenolophon parvifolius
  • Ctenolophon Parvifolius
  • Ctenolophon Parvifolius

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Description

Ctenolophon parvifolius (also called the Small-leaved Ctenolophon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical Africa. It has alternate, simple leaves and white flowers. The fruits are drupes and the bark is smooth and gray. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Ctenolophon parvifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ctenolophon parvifolius is white in color with a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ctenolophon parvifolius is a shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be rooted in a moist medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Ctenolophon parvifolius

Ctenolophon parvifolius is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Species in the Ctenolophon genus

Species in the Ctenolophonaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52197: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.