Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
1133480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1385. 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132818



Common Names

  • Helietta parvifolia
  • Parvifolia Helietta
  • Helietta


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Description

Helietta parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Helietta, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has a short, thick trunk and small, glossy leaves. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Helietta parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helietta parvifolia is white in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helietta parvifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Helietta parvifolia

Helietta parvifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

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