Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
435511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) F.A.Barkley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 23: 253 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434843

Common Names

  • Small-Flowered Searsia
  • Small-Flowered Nux Vomica
  • Small-Flowered Cashew

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Synonyms

  • Rhus parviflora Roxb. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron parviflorum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Searsia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Rhus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, glossy leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for landscaping in dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Searsia parviflora is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia parviflora is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Searsia parviflora

Searsia parviflora can be found in South Africa.

Searsia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia parviflora?

Searsia parviflora

What is the common name of Searsia parviflora?

Small-flowered Searsia

What is the natural habitat of Searsia parviflora?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony hillsides

Species in the Searsia genus

Searsia lucida, Searsia parviflora, Searsia pentaphylla, Searsia quartiniana, Searsia rosmarinifolia, Searsia sinuata, Searsia undulata, Searsia rigida, Searsia leptodictya, Searsia natalensis, Searsia dentata, Searsia angustifolia, Searsia cuneifolia, Searsia gueinzii, Searsia incisa, Searsia laevigata, Searsia lancea, Searsia ciliata, Searsia acuminatissima, Searsia albida, Searsia anchietae, Searsia angolensis, Searsia arenaria, Searsia aucheri, Searsia batophylla, Searsia blanda, Searsia bolusii, Searsia brenanii, Searsia burchellii, Searsia carnosula, Searsia chirindensis, Searsia crenata, Searsia crenulata, Searsia discolor, Searsia dissecta, Searsia divaricata, Searsia dracomontana, Searsia dregeana, Searsia dumetorum, Searsia engleri, Searsia erosa, Searsia fanshawei, Searsia fastigata, Searsia flexicaulis, Searsia gallagheri, Searsia gerrardii, Searsia glauca, Searsia glutinosa, Searsia gracilipes, Searsia gracillima,

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Fred Alexander Barkley (1908-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Barkley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71181-1: Based on the initial data import