Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
717293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perkins & Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 106 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716626

Common Names

  • Parvifolia Hedycarya
  • Hedycarya Parvifolia
  • Parvifolia

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Description

Hedycarya parvifolia (also called Small-leaved hedycarya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedycarya parvifolia is used as a timber tree for furniture and construction. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedycarya parvifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedycarya parvifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hedycarya parvifolia

Hedycarya parvifolia is native to Australia.

Hedycarya parvifolia FAQ

What are the common uses of Hedycarya parvifolia?

Hedycarya parvifolia is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

What type of soil does Hedycarya parvifolia prefer?

Hedycarya parvifolia prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

How much sunlight does Hedycarya parvifolia need?

Hedycarya parvifolia needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Janet Russell Perkins (1835-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perkins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581905-1: Based on the initial data import