Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
parviflora
ID:
446214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 510 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445546



Common Names

  • Leptorhabdos parviflora
  • Parviflorous Leptorhabdos
  • Parviflorous Leptorhabdos


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Description

Leptorhabdos parviflora (also called Leptorhabdos parviflorum, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species native to South America. It is a small, floating plant with small, oval leaves and small white flowers. It is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Leptorhabdos parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptorhabdos parviflora is a small white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptorhabdos parviflora is a fast-growing, aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It can be cultivated in a wide range of water parameters and temperatures.

Where to Find Leptorhabdos parviflora

Leptorhabdos parviflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Leptorhabdos parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptorhabdos parviflora?

Leptorhabdos parviflora

What is the common name of Leptorhabdos parviflora?

Small-flowered Leptorhabdos

Where does Leptorhabdos parviflora grow?

Leptorhabdos parviflora is native to Europe

Species in the Leptorhabdos genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804253-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].