Duvalia parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
658812
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 1034 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658144
Common Names
- Duvalia Parviflora
- Parviflora Duvalia
- Parviflora Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duvalia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Duvalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown and glossy green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, yellow-green drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Duvalia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duvalia parviflora has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Duvalia parviflora: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Duvalia parviflora
Duvalia parviflora can be found in South Africa, in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces.
Duvalia parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duvalia parviflora?
Duvalia parviflora
What is the family of Duvalia parviflora?
Asclepiadaceae
Where is Duvalia parviflora found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Duvalia genus
Duvalia angustiloba, Duvalia caespitosa, Duvalia corderoyi, Duvalia eilensis, Duvalia elegans, Duvalia galgallensis, Duvalia gracilis, Duvalia immaculata, Duvalia maculata, Duvalia modesta, Duvalia parviflora, Duvalia pillansii, Duvalia polita, Duvalia pubescens, Duvalia somalensis, Duvalia sulcata, Duvalia velutina, Duvalia vestita,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2779533: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.