Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
parviflorus
ID:
583822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hjertson & A.G.Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 57: 221 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583154

Common Names

  • Parviflorus Campylanthus
  • Parviflorus Plant
  • Parviflorus

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Description

Campylanthus parviflorus (also called Smallflower campylanthus, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylanthus parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylanthus parviflorus is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylanthus parviflorus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Campylanthus parviflorus

Campylanthus parviflorus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Campylanthus parviflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylanthus parviflorus?

Campylanthus parviflorus

What is the common name of Campylanthus parviflorus?

Parviflorus Campylanthus

What is the natural habitat of Campylanthus parviflorus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
Mats L. Hjertson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hjertson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1014630-1: 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].