Stemona parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
770789
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Wright
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 496 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770122
Common Names
- Stemona parviflora
- Small-flowered Stemona
- Parviflora Stemona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona parviflora (also called Small-flowered Stemona, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to China, India, and Japan. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona parviflora 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 Stemona parviflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have four pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stemona parviflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Stemona parviflora
Stemona parviflora is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Stemona parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona parviflora?
Stemona parviflora
What is the common name of Stemona parviflora?
Small-flowered Stemona
What is the natural habitat of Stemona parviflora?
Stemona parviflora is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests.
Species in the Stemona genus
Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala,
Species in the Stemonaceae family
Croomia heterosepala, Croomia japonica, Croomia pauciflora, Croomia saitoana, Croomia hyugaensis, Croomia kinoshitae, Pentastemona egregia, Pentastemona sumatrana, Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala, Stichoneuron caudatum, Stichoneuron membranaceum, Stichoneuron bognerianum, Stichoneuron calcicola, Stichoneuron halabalense,
References
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:742812-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.