Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
495822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 65 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495154

Common Names

  • Parviflora Sopubia
  • Sopubia of Parviflora
  • Sopubia Parviflora

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Description

Sopubia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Sopubia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sopubia parviflora has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sopubia parviflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sopubia parviflora is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix in a pot or in the ground in a warm, humid environment. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. It is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Sopubia parviflora

Sopubia parviflora is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

Sopubia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sopubia parviflora?

Sopubia parviflora

What is the family of Sopubia parviflora?

Scrophulariaceae

Where is Sopubia parviflora native to?

Central America

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809771-1: 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].