Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) Hilliard
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Tribe Selagineae : 12 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274669
Common Names
- Microdon parviflorus
- Parviflorus Microdon
- Parvifloru Microdon
Description
Microdon parviflorus (also called Parviflorus Microdon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Microdon parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microdon parviflorus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microdon parviflorus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Microdon parviflorus
Microdon parviflorus is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Microdon parviflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microdon parviflorus?
Microdon parviflorus
What is the common name of Microdon parviflorus?
Parviflorus Microdon
What is the natural habitat of Microdon parviflorus?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Microdon genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009607-1: 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].