Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 53: 227 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316255
Common Names
- Parviflora Baloghia
- Baloghia
- Parviflora
Description
Baloghia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Baloghia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Baloghia parviflora has been used medicinally for treating various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach pains. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baloghia parviflora is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baloghia parviflora is a shrub native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. To propagate, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Baloghia parviflora
Baloghia parviflora is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Baloghia parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baloghia parviflora?
Baloghia parviflora
What is the common name of Baloghia parviflora?
Small-flowered Baloghia
What is the natural habitat of Baloghia parviflora?
Tropical rainforests of Australia
Species in the Baloghia genus
Baloghia alternifolia,
Baloghia anisomera,
Baloghia balansae,
Baloghia brongniartii,
Baloghia buchholzii,
Baloghia bureavii,
Baloghia deplanchei,
Baloghia drimiflora,
Baloghia inophylla,
Baloghia marmorata,
Baloghia montana,
Baloghia neocaledonica,
Baloghia parviflora,
Baloghia pininsularis,
Baloghia pulchella,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,