Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 20: 13 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455857
Common Names
- Thryallis Parviflora
- Parviflora Thryallis
- Thryallis
Description
Thryallis parviflora (also called Yellow Thryallis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in dry and moist forests, and in cerrado and caatinga vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Thryallis parviflora is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as a fuel source, and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thryallis parviflora has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thryallis parviflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.
Where to Find Thryallis parviflora
Thryallis parviflora can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Thryallis parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thryallis parviflora?
Thryallis parviflora
What is the common name of Thryallis parviflora?
Small-flowered Thryallis
What is the natural habitat of Thryallis parviflora?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Thryallis 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,