Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
216804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 5: 339 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216133



Common Names

  • Hymenopyramis parvifolia
  • Parvifolia Hymenopyramis
  • Parvifolia Hymenopyramis


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Synonyms

  • Hymenopyramis parvifolia nitida Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Hymenopyramis parvifolia (also called Small-Leaved Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has thin, bright green leaves and grows in clumps. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenopyramis parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenopyramis parvifolia has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenopyramis parvifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Hymenopyramis parvifolia

Hymenopyramis parvifolia is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.

Hymenopyramis parvifolia FAQ

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Poaceae

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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