Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 20: 28 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471411
Common Names
- Podonephelium parvifolium
- Parvifolium Podonephelium
- Parvifolium's Podonephelium
Description
Podonephelium parvifolium (also called Small-leaved Podonephelium, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has a single trunk and a broad, rounded crown. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with a pointed tip and serrated edges. It is found in open woodlands, forest edges, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Podonephelium parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podonephelium parvifolium is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podonephelium parvifolium is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 15 feet. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings taken from mature plants. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Podonephelium parvifolium
Podonephelium parvifolium can be found in Central and South America.
Podonephelium parvifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podonephelium parvifolium?
Podonephelium parvifolium
What is the common name of Podonephelium parvifolium?
N/A
Where is Podonephelium parvifolium found?
South Africa
Species in the Podonephelium genus
Podonephelium concolor,
Podonephelium parvifolium,
Podonephelium subaequilaterum,
Podonephelium balansae,
Podonephelium homei,
Podonephelium cristagalli,
Podonephelium davidsonii,
Podonephelium gongrocarpum,
Podonephelium pachycaule,
Podonephelium plicatum,
Podonephelium hornei,
Species in the Sapindaceae family