Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 39 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339034
Common Names
- Caryodaphnopsis Parviflora
- Parviflora Caryodaphnopsis
- Parviflora Daphne
Description
Caryodaphnopsis parviflora (also called Small-flowered Carya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America and South America. It has oval leaves with serrated edges and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Caryodaphnopsis parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caryodaphnopsis parviflora is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caryodaphnopsis parviflora is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of frost and can be grown in a wide range of climates.
Where to Find Caryodaphnopsis parviflora
Caryodaphnopsis parviflora is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Caryodaphnopsis parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caryodaphnopsis parviflora?
Caryodaphnopsis parviflora
What is the natural habitat of Caryodaphnopsis parviflora?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Caryodaphnopsis parviflora?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Caryodaphnopsis genus
Caryodaphnopsis baviensis,
Caryodaphnopsis bilocellata,
Caryodaphnopsis burgeri,
Caryodaphnopsis cogolloi,
Caryodaphnopsis fosteri,
Caryodaphnopsis henryi,
Caryodaphnopsis inaequalis,
Caryodaphnopsis laotica,
Caryodaphnopsis latifolia,
Caryodaphnopsis metallica,
Caryodaphnopsis poilanei,
Caryodaphnopsis theobromifolia,
Caryodaphnopsis tomentosa,
Caryodaphnopsis tonkinensis,
Caryodaphnopsis fieldii,
Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis,
Caryodaphnopsis parviflora,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,