Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parviflora
ID:
322299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 622 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321631



Common Names

  • Tetramicra parviflora
  • Parviflora
  • Tetramicra


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Synonyms

  • Tetramicra schoenina (Rchb.f.) Rolfe [unknown]
  • Tetramicra urbaniana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Bletia parviflora Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
  • Bletia schoenina Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Tetramicra parviflora (also called 'Small-flowered Micra', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramicra parviflora is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, and to make essential oils. It has a pleasant aroma and is used to repel insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetramicra parviflora has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramicra parviflora is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tetramicra parviflora

Tetramicra parviflora is native to Uruguay and can be found in the Montevideo region.

Tetramicra parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetramicra parviflora?

Tetramicra parviflora

What type of plant is Tetramicra parviflora?

It is a shrub

Where is Tetramicra parviflora native to?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202435: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.