Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1252388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) R.A.Howard

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 482 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251726

Common Names

  • Pleurisanthes parviflora
  • Parviflora Pleurisanthes
  • Pleurisanthes Parviflora

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Description

Pleurisanthes parviflora (also called Small-flowered Pleurisanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and it is found in moist forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurisanthes parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pleurisanthes parviflora are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurisanthes parviflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed starting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Pleurisanthes parviflora

Pleurisanthes parviflora is native to the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50162367: Based on the initial data import
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.