Adenostemma parviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
93455
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 111 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092784
Common Names
- Adenostemma
- Smallflower False Hawksbeard
- Smallflower Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenostemma parviflorum (also called Small-flowered adenostemma, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers with white centers and grows to a height of about 8-12 inches. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Adenostemma parviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenostemma parviflorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a white underside.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenostemma parviflorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Adenostemma parviflorum
Adenostemma parviflorum is native to China and can be found in grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Adenostemma parviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenostemma parviflorum?
Adenostemma parviflorum
What type of plant is Adenostemma parviflorum?
A perennial herb
Where is Adenostemma parviflorum native to?
South America
Species in the Adenostemma genus
Adenostemma madurense, Adenostemma verbesina, Adenostemma vargasii, Adenostemma vitiense, Adenostemma macrophyllum, Adenostemma involucratum, Adenostemma flintii, Adenostemma lavenia, Adenostemma platyphyllum, Adenostemma zakii, Adenostemma cuatrecasasii, Adenostemma caffrum, Adenostemma renschii, Adenostemma mauritianum, Adenostemma harlingii, Adenostemma hirsutum, Adenostemma verbesina, Adenostemma suffruticosum, Adenostemma fosbergii, Adenostemma viscosum, Adenostemma parviflorum, Adenostemma hirtiflorum, Adenostemma brasilianum, Adenostemma goyazense, Adenostemma renschiae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:175014-1: Based on the initial data import