Scaphium parviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Wilkie
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 65: 477 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510206
Common Names
- Scaphium parviflorum
- Parviflorum Scaphium
- Small-flowered Scaphium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scaphium parviflorum (also called Small-flowered Scaphium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, glossy leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Scaphium parviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scaphium parviflorum has small white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scaphium parviflorum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist during the growing season. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Scaphium parviflorum
Scaphium parviflorum is native to tropical Asia.
Scaphium parviflorum FAQ
What type of soil does Scaphium parviflorum prefer?
Scaphium parviflorum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What are the ideal growing conditions for Scaphium parviflorum?
Scaphium parviflorum prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Scaphium parviflorum?
Scaphium parviflorum typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet.
Species in the Scaphium genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2608566: Based on the initial data import
Peter Wilkie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilkie' in the authors string.