Acrotriche parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
508955
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stschegl.) Hislop
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 294 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508287
Common Names
- Parviflora Acrotriche
- Parviflora Bush
- Parviflora Bush Acrotriche
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- Trochocarpa parviflora (Stschegl.) Benth. [valid]
- Acrotriche plurilocularis Jackes [valid]
- Decaspora parviflora Stschegl. [valid]
Description
Acrotriche parviflora (also called Small-flowered Acrotriche, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acrotriche parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acrotriche parviflora has small, white flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acrotriche parviflora is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 m (50 ft). It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates and is drought-tolerant once established. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Acrotriche parviflora
Acrotriche parviflora is found in the western United States and Canada.
Acrotriche parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrotriche parviflora?
Acrotriche parviflora
What is the common name of Acrotriche parviflora?
Small-flowered Acrotriche
What is the natural habitat of Acrotriche parviflora?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Acrotriche genus
Acrotriche affinis, Acrotriche aggregata, Acrotriche baileyana, Acrotriche cordata, Acrotriche depressa, Acrotriche divaricata, Acrotriche dura, Acrotriche fasciculiflora, Acrotriche halmaturina, Acrotriche lancifolia, Acrotriche leucocarpa, Acrotriche orbicularis, Acrotriche parviflora, Acrotriche patula, Acrotriche prostrata, Acrotriche ramiflora, Acrotriche rigida, Acrotriche serrulata,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Sergei Sergeyevich Sheglejev (1820-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stschegl.' in the authors string.
Michael Clyde Hislop (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hislop' in the authors string.