Status:
valid
Authors:
Cornejo, Lombardi & W.W.Thomas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 421 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339444
Description
Chionanthus parviflorus (also called Small-flowered chionanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Chionanthus parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chionanthus parviflorus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chionanthus parviflorus is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Propagation can be done through stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a sterile, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist and warm.
Where to Find Chionanthus parviflorus
Chionanthus parviflorus is native to the tropical forests of Central America.
Chionanthus parviflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionanthus parviflorus?
Chionanthus parviflorus
What is the common name of Chionanthus parviflorus?
Small-flowered Fringe Tree
What is the natural habitat of Chionanthus parviflorus?
Open woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Chionanthus genus
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
Chionanthus grandifolius,
Chionanthus guangxiensis,
Chionanthus guianensis,
Chionanthus hahlii,
Chionanthus hainanensis,
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum,
Cartrema floridana,
Cartrema scortechinii,
Cartrema sumatrana,
Cartrema americana,
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139393-1: 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].