Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
parviflorus
ID:
453269

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 144 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452601



Common Names

  • Marianthus parviflorus
  • Parviflorus Marianthus
  • Marianthus Marianthus


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Description

Marianthus parviflorus (also called Small-flowered Marianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in humid forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Marianthus parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marianthus parviflorus has white flowers with yellow centers and brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marianthus parviflorus can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Marianthus parviflorus

Marianthus parviflorus is native to Indonesia.

Marianthus parviflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marianthus parviflorus?

Marianthus parviflorus

What is the common name of Marianthus parviflorus?

Small-flowered Marianthus

What is the family of Marianthus parviflorus?

Gesneriaceae

Species in the Pittosporaceae family

Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,