Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 11: 47 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516785
Common Names
- Parviflora Acmanthera
- Small-Flowered Acmanthera
- Acmanthera Parviflora
Description
Acmanthera parviflora (also called Small-flowered Acmanthera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in coastal and mountain habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acmanthera parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmanthera parviflora is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acmanthera parviflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Acmanthera parviflora
Acmanthera parviflora can be found in the Western Cape region of South Africa.
Acmanthera parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmanthera parviflora?
Acmanthera parviflora
What is the common name of Acmanthera parviflora?
Small-flowered Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Acmanthera parviflora?
Grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Acmanthera genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,