Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
617751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Endl.) F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. 1: 16 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617083



Common Names

  • Commersonia Parviflora
  • Parviflora
  • Smallflower Commersonia


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Synonyms

  • Restiaria parviflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Restiaria platycalyx Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rulingia platycalyx Benth. [unknown]
  • Rulingia parviflora Endl. [unknown]
  • Rulingia nana Turcz. [unknown]
  • Commersonia platycalyx (Benth.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Commersonia parviflora (also called Small-Flower Brown-Fruit, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Commersonia parviflora has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a source of food and fuel, and the leaves can be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commersonia parviflora has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commersonia parviflora is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Commersonia parviflora

Commersonia parviflora is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-west of Western Australia.

Commersonia parviflora FAQ

What is the common name of Commersonia parviflora?

Small-flowered Commersonia

What is the natural habitat of Commersonia parviflora?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.

What is the average height of Commersonia parviflora?

It can grow up to 2 meters in height.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:822849-1: Based on the initial data import