Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Stirp. Surinam. Select. : 147 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422356
Common Names
- Voyriella parviflora
- Small-flowered Voyriella
- Tiny-flowered Voyriella
Description
Voyriella parviflora (also called Voyria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Voyriella parviflora is used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Voyriella parviflora has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Voyriella parviflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Voyriella parviflora
Voyriella parviflora is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Voyriella parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Voyriella parviflora?
Voyriella parviflora
What type of plant is Voyriella parviflora?
Herb
Where is Voyriella parviflora native to?
Mexico
Species in the Voyriella genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,