Basananthe parvifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
561689
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker f.) W.J.de Wilde
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Blumea 21: 340 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561021
Common Names
- Basananthe Parvifolia
- Parvifolia Basananthe
- Parvifolia
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- Tryphostemma humile Dandy [unknown]
- Tryphostemma parvifolium Baker f. [unknown]
Description
Basananthe parvifolia (also called Small-leaved basananthe, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Basananthe parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Basananthe parvifolia is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Basananthe parvifolia is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division is best done in late spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Basananthe parvifolia
Basananthe parvifolia can be found in Angola, Botswana, and Namibia.
Basananthe parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Basananthe parvifolia?
Basananthe parvifolia
What is the common name of Basananthe parvifolia?
Small-leaved basananthe
What is the natural habitat of Basananthe parvifolia?
Coastal areas of South Africa
Species in the Basananthe genus
Basananthe kisimbae, Basananthe aciphylla, Basananthe apetala, Basananthe aristolochioides, Basananthe baumii, Basananthe berberoides, Basananthe botryoidea, Basananthe cupricola, Basananthe gossweileri, Basananthe hanningtoniana, Basananthe hederae, Basananthe heterophylla, Basananthe hispidula, Basananthe holmesii, Basananthe kottoensis, Basananthe kundelunguensis, Basananthe lanceolata, Basananthe littoralis, Basananthe longifolia, Basananthe malaissei, Basananthe merolae, Basananthe nummularia, Basananthe papillosa, Basananthe parvifolia, Basananthe pedata, Basananthe phaulantha, Basananthe polygaloides, Basananthe pseudostipulata, Basananthe pubiflora, Basananthe reticulata, Basananthe sandersonii, Basananthe scabrida, Basananthe scabrifolia, Basananthe spinosa, Basananthe subsessilicarpa, Basananthe triloba, Basananthe zanzibarica,
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2670678: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.