Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 27: 20 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309691
Common Names
- Sertifera parviflora
- Parviflora Sertifera
- Parviflora Orangebell
Description
Sertifera parviflora (also called Small-flowered Sertifera, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small white flowers native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Sertifera parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant because of its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in bonsai cultivation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sertifera parviflora is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sertifera parviflora is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a cold frame. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a sunny position.
Where to Find Sertifera parviflora
Sertifera parviflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sertifera parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sertifera parviflora?
Sertifera parviflora
What is the common name of Sertifera parviflora?
Tree
What is the natural habitat of Sertifera parviflora?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Sertifera genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,