Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
iplants
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 3: 211 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779478
Common Names
- Parmentiera parviflora
- Parviflora Parmentiera
- Parviflora
Description
Parmentiera parviflora (also called Small-flowered Parmentiera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is a woody climber with pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in humid forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Parmentiera parviflora is used as a food preservative, for making perfumes, and in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parmentiera parviflora is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parmentiera parviflora is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball. It is also possible to propagate this plant from seed, but it is a slow process.
Where to Find Parmentiera parviflora
Parmentiera parviflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Parmentiera parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parmentiera parviflora?
Parmentiera parviflora
What type of plant is Parmentiera parviflora?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Parmentiera parviflora found?
Central and South America
Species in the Parmentiera genus
Parmentiera dressleri,
Parmentiera trunciflora,
Parmentiera valerii,
Parmentiera aculeata,
Parmentiera stenocarpa,
Parmentiera parviflora,
Parmentiera morii,
Parmentiera millspaughiana,
Parmentiera macrophylla,
Parmentiera cereifera,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183295-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].