Status:
valid
Authors:
(Philcox) Eb.Fisch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 67: 378 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626038
Common Names
- Crepidorhopalon parviflorus
- Parviflorus Crepidorhopalon
- Crepidorhopalon Herb
Description
Crepidorhopalon parviflorus (also called Small-flowered Crepidorhopalon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has elliptic-oblong leaves, yellow flowers, and small, round fruits. It grows in wet forests, along rivers, and in other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crepidorhopalon parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepidorhopalon parviflorus is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepidorhopalon parviflorus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Crepidorhopalon parviflorus
Crepidorhopalon parviflorus can be found in tropical and subtropical Africa and Madagascar
Crepidorhopalon parviflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepidorhopalon parviflorus?
Crepidorhopalon parviflorus
What is the common name of Crepidorhopalon parviflorus?
Parviflorus
What is the family of Crepidorhopalon parviflorus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Crepidorhopalon genus
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
Crepidorhopalon bifolius,
Crepidorhopalon chironioides,
Crepidorhopalon debilis,
Crepidorhopalon goetzei,
Crepidorhopalon gracilis,
Crepidorhopalon hartlii,
Crepidorhopalon hepperi,
Crepidorhopalon involucratus,
Crepidorhopalon latibracteatus,
Crepidorhopalon laxiflorus,
Crepidorhopalon malaissei,
Crepidorhopalon manganicola,
Crepidorhopalon membranocalycinus,
Crepidorhopalon microcarpaeoides,
Crepidorhopalon parviflorus,
Crepidorhopalon perennis,
Crepidorhopalon robynsii,
Crepidorhopalon rupestris,
Crepidorhopalon scaettae,
Crepidorhopalon schweinfurthii,
Crepidorhopalon spicatus,
Crepidorhopalon symoensii,
Crepidorhopalon tenuifolius,
Crepidorhopalon tenuis,
Crepidorhopalon uvens,
Crepidorhopalon welwitschii,
Crepidorhopalon whytei,
Crepidorhopalon mutinondoensis,
Crepidorhopalon flavus,
Crepidorhopalon namuliensis,
Crepidorhopalon kwaleensis,
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense,
Artanema fimbriatum,
Artanema longifolium,
Bampsia lawalreana,
Bampsia symoensiana,
Bonnaya antipoda,
Bonnaya ciliata,
Bonnaya multiflora,
Bonnaya oppositifolia,
Bonnaya ruellioides,
Bonnaya tenuifolia,
Bonnaya veronicifolia,
Bonnaya cephalantha,
Bonnaya succosa,
Bonnaya zanzibarica,
Bonnaya sanpabloensis,
Bonnaya cowiei,
Bonnaya aculeata,
Bonnaya milindii,
Bonnaya gracilis,
Bonnaya peduncularis,
Craterostigma alatum,
Craterostigma hirsutum,
Craterostigma lanceolatum,
Craterostigma lindernioides,
Craterostigma longicarpum,
Craterostigma plantagineum,
Craterostigma pumilum,
Craterostigma purpureum,
Craterostigma smithii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma abyssinicum,
Craterostigma angolense,
Craterostigma engleri,
Craterostigma gossweileri,
Craterostigma kigomense,
Craterostigma newtonii,
Craterostigma niamniamense,
Craterostigma nummulariifolium,
Craterostigma stuhlmannii,
Craterostigma sudanicum,
Craterostigma syncerus,
Craterostigma tanzanicum,
Craterostigma yaundense,
Craterostigma sessiliflorum,
Craterostigma pusillum,
Craterostigma loitense,
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007465-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].