Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
parvum
ID:
807219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & A.Gomez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 56: 123 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806553

Common Names

  • Stenospermation parvum
  • Parvum False Buttonweed
  • Small False Buttonweed

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Description

Stenospermation parvum (also called Small Stenospermation, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and a four-angled stem. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stenospermation parvum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenospermation parvum is white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenospermation parvum is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 3.5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stenospermation parvum

Stenospermation parvum is native to Peru.

Stenospermation parvum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenospermation parvum?

Stenospermation parvum

What is the common name of Stenospermation parvum?

Parvum Stenospermation

What is the natural habitat of Stenospermation parvum?

Stenospermation parvum is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Andes mountains

Species in the Stenospermation genus

Stenospermation adsimile, Stenospermation ammiticum, Stenospermation amomifolium, Stenospermation andreanum, Stenospermation angosturense, Stenospermation angustifolium, Stenospermation arborescens, Stenospermation archeri, Stenospermation brachypodum, Stenospermation crassifolium, Stenospermation densiovulatum, Stenospermation flavescens, Stenospermation gracile, Stenospermation hilligii, Stenospermation interruptum, Stenospermation latifolium, Stenospermation longifolium, Stenospermation longipetiolatum, Stenospermation maguirei, Stenospermation majus, Stenospermation marantifolium, Stenospermation mathewsii, Stenospermation multiovulatum, Stenospermation nebulense, Stenospermation peripense, Stenospermation pittieri, Stenospermation popayanense, Stenospermation pteropus, Stenospermation robustum, Stenospermation rusbyi, Stenospermation sessile, Stenospermation spruceanum, Stenospermation steyermarkii, Stenospermation subellipticum, Stenospermation ulei, Stenospermation wallisii, Stenospermation weberbaueri, Stenospermation zeacarpium, Stenospermation dictyoneurum, Stenospermation ancuashii, Stenospermation parvum, Stenospermation ellipticum, Stenospermation escobariae, Stenospermation flavum, Stenospermation glaucophyllum, Stenospermation monsalvae, Stenospermation velutinum, Stenospermation olgae, Stenospermation longispadix, Stenospermation benavidesae,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Alcira Perez de Gomez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gomez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60441729-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.