Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1221004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 18: 268 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220342

Common Names

  • Saurauia Parviflora
  • Small-flowered Saurauia
  • Small-flowered Mountain Grape

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Description

Saurauia parviflora (also called Small-Flowered Saurauia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saurauia parviflora are white, bell-shaped and arranged in a cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia parviflora is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It can also be grown from divisions of existing plants.

Where to Find Saurauia parviflora

Saurauia parviflora is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Saurauia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia parviflora?

Saurauia parviflora

What is the common name of Saurauia parviflora?

Small-flowered Saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia parviflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Saurauia genus

Saurauia warenensis, Saurauia squamifructa, Saurauia subspinosa, Saurauia tafana, Saurauia verheijenii, Saurauia tayabensis, Saurauia trichophora, Saurauia vallium, Saurauia siporensis, Saurauia momiensis, Saurauia occulta, Saurauia oblancilimba, Saurauia nabirensis, Saurauia kajewskii, Saurauia homotricha, Saurauia idenburgensis, Saurauia meridensis, Saurauia javanica, Saurauia knemifolia, Saurauia purgans, Saurauia purpurellifolia, Saurauia obvallatoides, Saurauia schmutzii, Saurauia seibertii, Saurauia simplex, Saurauia raimondiana, Saurauia oroquensis, Saurauia pentapetala, Saurauia pleurotricha, Saurauia plurilocularis, Saurauia poolei, Saurauia dielsiana, Saurauia eburnea, Saurauia excurrens, Saurauia fasciculata, Saurauia fimbriata, Saurauia fragrans, Saurauia fraseri, Saurauia gigantifolia, Saurauia emarginata, Saurauia albiflora, Saurauia capitulata, Saurauia chocoensis, Saurauia collina, Saurauia congestiflora, Saurauia cordata, Saurauia alloplectifolia, Saurauia alpicola, Saurauia angica, Saurauia archboldiana,

Species in the Actinidiaceae family

Actinidia persicina, Actinidia acuminata, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia callosa, Actinidia chengkouensis, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia chrysantha, Actinidia cylindrica, Actinidia eriantha, Actinidia farinosa, Actinidia fasciculoides, Actinidia fortunati, Actinidia fulvicoma, Actinidia glauco-callosa, Actinidia grandiflora, Actinidia hemsleyana, Actinidia henryi, Actinidia holotricha, Actinidia hubeiensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia jijiangensis, Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia laevissima, Actinidia lanceolata, Actinidia latifolia, Actinidia liangguangensis, Actinidia lijiangensis, Actinidia linguiensis, Actinidia longicarpa, Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia melanandra, Actinidia melliana, Actinidia obovata, Actinidia pentapetala, Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia polygama, Actinidia rongshuiensis, Actinidia rubricaulis, Actinidia rubus, Actinidia rudis, Actinidia rufa, Actinidia rufotricha, Actinidia sabiifolia, Actinidia sorbifolia, Actinidia stellatopilosa, Actinidia strigosa, Actinidia styracifolia, Actinidia suberifolia, Actinidia tetramera,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-500040: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.