Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
423070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
J. Hist. Nat. 1: 145 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422402

Common Names

  • Vantanea Parviflora
  • Parviflora Vantanea
  • Vantanea

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Synonyms

  • Vantanea cupularis Huber [unknown]
  • Vantanea parviflora parviflora [unknown]

Description

Vantanea parviflora (also called Parviflora Vantanea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vantanea parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vantanea parviflora var. puberulifolia Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vantanea parviflora are small, white, and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vantanea parviflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vantanea parviflora

Vantanea parviflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Vantanea parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vantanea parviflora?

Vantanea parviflora

What is the family of Vantanea parviflora?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Vantanea parviflora?

Small-flowered Vantanea

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,

References