Sarcomphalus parvifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolius
ID:
504761
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(5): 18 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504093
Common Names
- Parvifolius Sarcomphalus
- Sarcomphalus Parvifolius
- Sarcomphalus Parvifolius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarcomphalus parvifolius (also called Small-Leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in sandy soils and is characterized by its white-petalled daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcomphalus parvifolius is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarcomphalus parvifolius 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarcomphalus parvifolius is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage flowering.
Where to Find Sarcomphalus parvifolius
Sarcomphalus parvifolius is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Sarcomphalus parvifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcomphalus parvifolius?
Sarcomphalus parvifolius
What type of plant is Sarcomphalus parvifolius?
It is a succulent species.
Where is Sarcomphalus parvifolius found?
It is found in the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Species in the Sarcomphalus genus
Sarcomphalus domingensis, Sarcomphalus divaricatus, Sarcomphalus crenatus, Sarcomphalus reticulatus, Sarcomphalus laurinus, Sarcomphalus parvifolius, Sarcomphalus acutifolius, Sarcomphalus bidens, Sarcomphalus microdictyus, Sarcomphalus obovatus, Sarcomphalus taylori, Sarcomphalus havanensis, Sarcomphalus amole, Sarcomphalus chloroxylon, Sarcomphalus cinnamomum, Sarcomphalus cyclocardius, Sarcomphalus glaziovii, Sarcomphalus guatemalensis, Sarcomphalus joazeiro, Sarcomphalus lloydii, Sarcomphalus mexicanus, Sarcomphalus mistol, Sarcomphalus obtusifolius, Sarcomphalus pedunculatus, Sarcomphalus piurensis, Sarcomphalus platyphyllus, Sarcomphalus rhodoxylon, Sarcomphalus saeri, Sarcomphalus strychnifolius, Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus, Sarcomphalus undulatus, Sarcomphalus yucatanensis,
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,
References
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227792-2: Based on the initial data import