Plagiostachys parva - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parva
ID:
498259
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowley
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54:140. (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497591
Common Names
- Plagiostachys Parva
- Dwarf Plagiostachys
- Dwarf Fan-Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiostachys parva (also called 'Small Plagiostachys', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers native to the Caribbean. It typically grows in dry forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiostachys parva is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge or a screen. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiostachys parva has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Plagiostachys parva is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.
Where to Find Plagiostachys parva
Plagiostachys parva can be found in the tropical areas of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Plagiostachys parva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiostachys parva?
Plagiostachys parva
What is the common name of Plagiostachys parva?
Small-Leaved Foxtail Fern
What type of plant is Plagiostachys parva?
Fern
Species in the Plagiostachys genus
Plagiostachys albiflora, Plagiostachys austrosinensis, Plagiostachys bracteolata, Plagiostachys breviramosa, Plagiostachys corrugata, Plagiostachys crocydocalyx, Plagiostachys elegans, Plagiostachys escritorii, Plagiostachys glandulosa, Plagiostachys lateralis, Plagiostachys mucida, Plagiostachys parva, Plagiostachys parviflora, Plagiostachys philippinensis, Plagiostachys ridleyi, Plagiostachys rolfei, Plagiostachys strobilifera, Plagiostachys sumatrensis, Plagiostachys uviformis, Plagiostachys lasiophylla, Plagiostachys oblanceolata, Plagiostachys brevicalcarata, Plagiostachys longicaudata, Plagiostachys megacarpa, Plagiostachys roseiflora, Plagiostachys viridisepala, Plagiostachys nicobarica, Plagiostachys odorata, Plagiostachys lata, Plagiostachys altistachya,
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,
References
Elizabeth Jill Cowley (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowley' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000497591: Based on the initial data import