Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
parviflorus
ID:
317981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 7: 321 (1891 publ. 1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317313

Common Names

  • Small-flowered Strophanthus
  • Strophanthus parviflorus
  • Small-flowered Strophanthus

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Synonyms

  • Strophanthus dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Strophanthus parviflorus (also called Strophanthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,400 m. It is a small epiphyte with a creeping rhizome, and long, thin, wiry roots.

Uses & Benefits

Strophanthus parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and 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 Strophanthus parviflorus is white, with a yellow centre and a long, curved spur. The seeds are black and glossy, with a hard, woody outer layer. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, and a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strophanthus parviflorus is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Strophanthus parviflorus

Strophanthus parviflorus is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It is found in dry forests and savannas.

Strophanthus parviflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strophanthus parviflorus?

Strophanthus parviflorus

What is the common name of Strophanthus parviflorus?

Small-flowered Strophanthus

What is the natural habitat of Strophanthus parviflorus?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Species in the Strophanthus genus

Strophanthus amboensis, Strophanthus arnoldianus, Strophanthus barteri, Strophanthus bequaertii, Strophanthus boivinii, Strophanthus bullenianus, Strophanthus caudatus, Strophanthus congoensis, Strophanthus courmontii, Strophanthus demeusei, Strophanthus divaricatus, Strophanthus emini, Strophanthus gardeniiflorus, Strophanthus gerrardii, Strophanthus gracilis, Strophanthus gratus, Strophanthus hispidus, Strophanthus holosericeus, Strophanthus hypoleucos, Strophanthus kombe, Strophanthus ledienii, Strophanthus luteolus, Strophanthus mirabilis, Strophanthus mortehanii, Strophanthus nicholsonii, Strophanthus parviflorus, Strophanthus perakensis, Strophanthus petersianus, Strophanthus preussii, Strophanthus puberulus, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Strophanthus singaporianus, Strophanthus speciosus, Strophanthus thollonii, Strophanthus vanderijstii, Strophanthus wallichii, Strophanthus welwitschii, Strophanthus wightianus, Strophanthus zimmermannianus,

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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