Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Br. & C.D.Bouché) Boggan, L.E.Skog & Roalson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 29: 167 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741631
Common Names
- Small-flowered Amalophyllon
- Small-flowered Amalophyllum
- Small-flowered Amalophyllus
Description
Amalophyllon parviflorum (also called Parviflorum Amalophyllon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amalophyllon parviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amalophyllon parviflorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amalophyllon parviflorum is an evergreen, perennial, low-growing shrub with small, oval leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Amalophyllon parviflorum
Amalophyllon parviflorum can be found in Mexico.
Amalophyllon parviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amalophyllon parviflorum?
Amalophyllon parviflorum
What type of plant is Amalophyllon parviflorum?
Herb
Where is Amalophyllon parviflorum found?
South America
Species in the Amalophyllon genus
Amalophyllon rupestre,
Amalophyllon albiflorum,
Amalophyllon caripense,
Amalophyllon clarkii,
Amalophyllon divaricatum,
Amalophyllon laceratum,
Amalophyllon macrophylloides,
Amalophyllon macrophyllum,
Amalophyllon parviflorum,
Amalophyllon repens,
Amalophyllon roezlii,
Amalophyllon rubidum,
Amalophyllon ecuadoranum,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,