Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) C.E.Calderón ex Soderstr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 44: 20 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868672
Common Names
- Smallflower Eremitis
- Eremitis
- Parviflora
Description
Eremitis parviflora (also called Smallflower eremitis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eremitis parviflora is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eremitis parviflora has small, white flowers with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small and have a single seedling leaf. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremitis parviflora is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It is a drought-tolerant species and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best grown in areas with hot summers and mild winters. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to water them regularly. Once established, it requires minimal care.
Where to Find Eremitis parviflora
Eremitis parviflora can be found in South America, from Colombia to Argentina.
Eremitis parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremitis parviflora?
Eremitis parviflora
What type of plant is Eremitis parviflora?
Herb
Where is Eremitis parviflora found?
South America
Species in the Eremitis genus
Eremitis parviflora,
Eremitis afimbriata,
Eremitis magnifica,
Eremitis linearifolia,
Eremitis robusta,
Eremitis vinacea,
Eremitis clarkiae,
Eremitis fluminensis,
Eremitis berbertii,
Eremitis riodocensis,
Eremitis limae,
Eremitis grandiflora,
Eremitis paucifolia,
Eremitis victoriae,
Eremitis aemula,
Eremitis multiflora,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1211643-2: 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].