Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
742298

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2888452: Based on the initial data import
Carl David Bouché (1809-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bouché' in the authors string.
Addison Brown (1830-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Br.' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.
Eric Howard Roalson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roalson' in the authors string.
John Kendall Boggan (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boggan' in the authors string.