Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
504865

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 2: 29 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504197

Common Names

  • Sageretia parviflora
  • Small-flowered Sageretia
  • Small-flowered Sage

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus parviflora J.G.Klein ex Willd. [unknown]

Description

Sageretia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Sageretia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sageretia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sageretia parviflora is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sageretia parviflora is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Sageretia parviflora

Sageretia parviflora can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Sageretia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sageretia parviflora?

Sageretia parviflora

What is the common name of Sageretia parviflora?

Small-Flowered Sageretia

Where is Sageretia parviflora native to?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,