Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
344602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 415 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343934

Common Names

  • Cannomois
  • Parviflora
  • Small-flowered Cannomois

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Synonyms

  • Cannomois acuminata Pillans [illegitimate]
  • Cannomois complanata Mast. [unknown]
  • Cannomois schlechteri Mast. [unknown]
  • Cannomois simplex Kunth [unknown]
  • Cannomois spicata Mast. [unknown]
  • Cannomois stricta Hochst. [unknown]
  • Cucullifera dura Nees [unknown]
  • Elegia parviflora Kunth [unknown]
  • Elegia parviflora Pillans [unknown]
  • Mesanthus macrocarpus Nees [unknown]
  • Restio acuminatus Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Restio parviflorus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus strictus Kunth [unknown]
  • Willdenowia compressa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Cannomois spicatus Mast. [unknown]

Description

Cannomois parviflora (also called canna lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cannaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South America, and it is found in wet forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cannomois parviflora is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cannomois parviflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cannomois parviflora can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will flower better in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cannomois parviflora

Cannomois parviflora is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannas.

Cannomois parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cannomois parviflora?

Cannomois parviflora

What is the growth habit of Cannomois parviflora?

It is a herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit.

What is the optimal soil type for Cannomois parviflora?

It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0.

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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