Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
parvum
ID:
492225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Holttum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13: 283 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491557



Common Names

  • Parvum Phrynium
  • Parvum Wild Betel
  • Parvum Betel


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Synonyms

  • Stachyphrynium minus Ridl. [illegitimate]
  • Stachyphrynium parvum Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Phrynium parvum (also called Small Phrynium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows up to 15 feet tall and has smooth, gray bark. It is found in moist woods, along streams, and in wetland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phrynium parvum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phrynium parvum is a white, fragrant, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phrynium parvum is a tropical herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed sown in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C.

Where to Find Phrynium parvum

Phrynium parvum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Phrynium parvum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phrynium parvum?

Phrynium parvum

What are the common names of Phrynium parvum?

Small Arrowroot, Small Arrowroot Plant, and Small Arrowroot Vine

What is the natural habitat of Phrynium parvum?

It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:565225-1: Based on the initial data import