Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
725121

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 265 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724454

Common Names

  • Hoodia parviflora
  • Small-flowered Hoodia
  • Smallflowered Hoodia

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Description

Hoodia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Hoodia, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to southern Africa. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas and is often found in deserts and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hoodia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoodia parviflora is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoodia parviflora is a succulent plant that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Mexico and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas. It is easily propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Hoodia parviflora

Hoodia parviflora can be found in South Africa.

Hoodia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoodia parviflora?

Hoodia parviflora

What type of plant is Hoodia parviflora?

A succulent

Where is Hoodia parviflora native to?

South Africa

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,

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