Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
parviflorus
ID:
185698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb. ex G.Don) Kuntze

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl.1: 205 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185027



Common Names

  • Small-flowered Spatholobus
  • Small-flowered Parrot's Beak
  • Small-flowered Legume


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Synonyms

  • Spatholobus roxburghii Benth. [valid]
  • Butea sericophylla Wall. [invalid]
  • Spatholobus roxburghii denudatus Baker [valid]
  • Spatholobus roxburghii platycarpus Baker [unknown]
  • Butea parviflora DC. [unknown]
  • Flemingia hallaya Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Butea parviflora Roxb. ex G.Don [valid]

Description

Spatholobus parviflorus (also called Small-flowered Spatholobus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Spatholobus parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spatholobus parviflorus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spatholobus parviflorus is a tropical plant native to India. It is a small shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Spatholobus parviflorus

Spatholobus parviflorus is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Spatholobus parviflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spatholobus parviflorus?

Spatholobus parviflorus

What is the common name of Spatholobus parviflorus?

Small-flowered Spatholobus

What is the natural habitat of Spatholobus parviflorus?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Spatholobus genus

Spatholobus parviflorus, Spatholobus suberectus, Spatholobus harmandii, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus pulcher, Spatholobus varians, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus, Spatholobus acuminatus, Spatholobus pottingeri, Spatholobus crassifolius, Spatholobus latistipulus, Spatholobus merguensis, Spatholobus purpureus, Spatholobus albus, Spatholobus apoensis, Spatholobus auricomus, Spatholobus auritus, Spatholobus bracteolatus, Spatholobus dubius, Spatholobus ferrugineus, Spatholobus gyrocarpus, Spatholobus hirsutus, Spatholobus latibractea, Spatholobus littoralis, Spatholobus macropterus, Spatholobus maingayi, Spatholobus multiflorus, Spatholobus oblongifolius, Spatholobus persicinus, Spatholobus ridleyi, Spatholobus sanguineus, Spatholobus viridis, Spatholobus sinensis, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.