Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 10: 338 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703391
Common Names
- Gironniera parvifolia
- Parvifolia Gironniera
- Gironniera
Synonyms
- Gironniera paucinervia Merr. [unknown]
- Gironniera scabrida (Thwaites) Alston [unknown]
- Gironniera subaequalis ceylanica Planch. [unknown]
- Gironniera zeylanica Gand. [unknown]
- Helminthospermum scabridum Thwaites [unknown]
Description
Gironniera parvifolia (also called Dwarf Celtis Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Gironniera parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gironniera parvifolia is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gironniera parvifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Gironniera parvifolia
Gironniera parvifolia can be found in North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia.
Gironniera parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gironniera parvifolia?
Gironniera parvifolia
What is the natural habitat of Gironniera parvifolia?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What are the common names of Gironniera parvifolia?
Parvifolia Gironniera
Species in the Gironniera genus
Species in the Cannabaceae family
Aphananthe aspera,
Aphananthe cuspidata,
Aphananthe monoica,
Aphananthe philippinensis,
Aphananthe sakalava,
Cannabis sativa,
Celtis adolfi-friderici,
Celtis africana,
Celtis australis,
Celtis balansae,
Celtis berteroana,
Celtis bifida,
Celtis biondii,
Celtis boninensis,
Celtis brasiliensis,
Celtis bungeana,
Celtis caucasica,
Celtis caudata,
Celtis cerasifera,
Celtis chekiangensis,
Celtis chichape,
Celtis conferta,
Celtis glabrata,
Celtis gomphophylla,
Celtis harperi,
Celtis hildebrandii,
Celtis hypoleuca,
Celtis iguanaea,
Celtis jamaicensis,
Celtis jessoensis,
Celtis julianae,
Celtis koraiensis,
Celtis laevigata,
Celtis latifolia,
Celtis lindheimeri,
Celtis loxensis,
Celtis luzonica,
Celtis madagascariensis,
Celtis mauritiana,
Celtis mildbraedii,
Celtis occidentalis,
Celtis orthacanthos,
Celtis pacifica,
Celtis pallida,
Celtis paniculata,
Celtis petenensis,
Celtis philippensis,
Celtis punctata,
Celtis reticulata,
Celtis rigescens,