Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
parvulus
ID:
456640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) H.Pfeiff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 91 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455972

Common Names

  • Lagenocarpus Parvulus
  • Parvulus Orchid
  • Parvulus Lipstick Orchid

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Description

Lagenocarpus parvulus (also called small sea-purslane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in rocky areas near the coast. It is a small, succulent plant, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a thick, fleshy stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lagenocarpus parvulus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a windbreak and shelterbelt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagenocarpus parvulus has yellow flowers with a sweet aroma. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are short and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenocarpus parvulus is a tropical tree native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Lagenocarpus parvulus

Lagenocarpus parvulus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Lagenocarpus parvulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus parvulus?

Lagenocarpus parvulus

What is the common name of Lagenocarpus parvulus?

Small Lagenocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Lagenocarpus parvulus?

Dry forests

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Hans Heinrich Pfeiffer (b.1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134871-2: 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].