Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
273544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1292 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272876

Common Names

  • Small-Flowered Meadow-Rue
  • Small-Flowered False Baby's Breath
  • Small-Flowered Phyllostegia

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Synonyms

  • Phyllostegia parviflora canescens Sherff [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia parviflora major Sherff [unknown]
  • Prasium parviflorum Gaudich. [unknown]

Description

Phyllostegia parviflora (also called 'Small-flowered Phyllostegia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry, coastal and mesic forests. It has small, ovate-oblong leaves and white flowers with a yellowish center.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllostegia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-cancer properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllostegia parviflora var. glabriuscula A.Gray
Phyllostegia parviflora var. lydgatei (Sherff) W.L.Wagner
Phyllostegia parviflora var. parviflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllostegia parviflora is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling has a long, thin stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllostegia parviflora is a shrub native to Hawaii. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Phyllostegia parviflora

Phyllostegia parviflora is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in the dry forests of Maui and Hawai'i.

Phyllostegia parviflora FAQ

What is the common name of Phyllostegia parviflora?

Small-flowered Hawaiian Mint

What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia parviflora?

Forests of Hawaii

What is the flower color of Phyllostegia parviflora?

White

Species in the Phyllostegia genus

Phyllostegia ambigua, Phyllostegia bracteata, Phyllostegia brevidens, Phyllostegia electra, Phyllostegia floribunda, Phyllostegia glabra, Phyllostegia grandiflora, Phyllostegia haliakalae, Phyllostegia helleri, Phyllostegia hillebrandii, Phyllostegia hirsuta, Phyllostegia hispida, Phyllostegia kaalaensis, Phyllostegia kahiliensis, Phyllostegia knudsenii, Phyllostegia lantanoides, Phyllostegia macrophylla, Phyllostegia mannii, Phyllostegia micrantha, Phyllostegia mollis, Phyllostegia parviflora, Phyllostegia pilosa, Phyllostegia racemosa, Phyllostegia renovans, Phyllostegia rockii, Phyllostegia stachyoides, Phyllostegia tahitensis, Phyllostegia tongaensis, Phyllostegia variabilis, Phyllostegia velutina, Phyllostegia vestita, Phyllostegia waimeae, Phyllostegia warshaueri, Phyllostegia wawrana, Phyllostegia yamaguchii, Phyllostegia hillebrandii, Phyllostegia yamaguchii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-155631: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.