Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
parviflorus
ID:
1045606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 50: 15 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044944

Common Names

  • Spathacanthus parviflorus
  • Small-flowered Spathacanthus
  • Small-flowered Spathacanthus

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Uses & Benefits

Spathacanthus parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spathacanthus parviflorus has small white flowers with yellow centers and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathacanthus parviflorus is a tropical shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Spathacanthus parviflorus

Spathacanthus parviflorus is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.