Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
317662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sánchez Vega

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 1666 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316994



Common Names

  • Stillingia Parvifolia
  • Small-leaf Stillingia
  • Smallleaf Stillingia


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Description

Stillingia parvifolia (also called Stillingia parvifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams, in forests, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stillingia parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stillingia parvifolia is white, with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stillingia parvifolia is a terrestrial orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed and can take up to two years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Stillingia parvifolia

Stillingia parvifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Stillingia parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stillingia parvifolia?

Stillingia parvifolia

What type of plant is Stillingia parvifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

What are the common names of Stillingia parvifolia?

Parvifolia, Stillingia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-197937: Based on the initial data import
Isidoro Sánchez Vega (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez Vega' in the authors string.